Oak Stick Barometer by John Cail, Newcastle, Circa 1840
A ivory scale with vernier and signed Cail, Newcastle, the case with arched top and glazed scale, exposed tube, mercury thermometer with ivory scale, the half-turned cistern cover with ivory float in exemplory condition.
It is exceptionally rare to find pieces by John Cail. They are of very high quality but quite scarce. He worked in Newcastle-upon-Tyne from 1825 until 1865 from four different locations during that period.
For Sale
A fine example of a John Cail of Newcastle
stick barometer circa 1840
£995
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