Mahogany Wheel Barometer by Baserga of Preston

The main silvered brass dial is 8" in diameter and is calibrated from 28" to 31", engraved with typical weather indications and enclosed within a glazed concave brass bezel. The thermometer scale is calibrated from 20º to 90º Fahrenheit.  The hygrometer can be found to the centre of the case below the thermometer which is a very unusual and rare position.  The cabinet work is of the highest quality with excellent proportions and features ebony and boxwood edge inlay.  The top of the barometer terminates with a broken architectural top and a central brass finial.

Note:  A. Baserga was working in Preston between 1810-1830. This is an unusual example due to the centrally positioned Hygrometer.