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FS40: Two Day Fine Art Sale

Spencer Browning and Co, London, A 19th Century Mahogany Marine Barometer

Auction Lot FS40/829

Spencer Browning and Co, London, a 19th century mahogany marine barometer the bone dials aslant having typical barometer markings with a vernier scale set from below and signed within the arch by the maker Spencer Browing & Co, London, the mahogany curved top case having a brass cistern to the base and brass bound holes for fixing to a gymbal, height 94cms.
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Spencer Browning and Co, London, A 19th Century Mahogany Marine Barometer (FS40/829) offered in our Two Day Fine Art Sale starting on 9th October 2018 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

Spencer Browning and Co, London, a 19th century mahogany marine barometer the bone dials aslant having typical barometer markings with a vernier scale set from below and signed within the arch by the maker Spencer Browing & Co, London, the mahogany curved top case having a brass cistern to the base and brass bound holes for fixing to a gymbal, height 94cms.

Notes

Spencer, Browning & Co are recorded as working at 327, Wapping, London in circa 1783 and then 66, Wapping from circa 1801 until at least 1838. Also known as Spencer & Co, and Spencer, Browing & Rust.

Price Realised

£480

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Works of Art & Clocks

Fine Art Category

Barometers

Sale Information

FS40: Two Day Fine Art Sale
Tuesday, 9th October 2018
Wednesday, 10th October 2018

Okehampton Street, Exeter

This lot will be sold after 12:30pm on Wednesday, 10th October 2018 as part of the Works of Art and Clocks section of the sale.

Contact

For more information about this particular auction lot, please contact:-

Okehampton Street, Exeter

Telephone: +44 (01392) 413100

Important Notes

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Spencer Browning and Co, London, A 19th Century Mahogany Marine Barometer

Auction Lot: FS40/829

Spencer Browning and Co, London, a 19th century mahogany marine barometer the bone dials aslant having typical barometer markings with a vernier scale set from below and signed within the arch by the maker Spencer Browing & Co, London, the mahogany curved top case having a brass cistern to the base and brass bound holes for fixing to a gymbal, height 94cms.

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