Lewis Martinelli Japanned Mercury Wheel Barometer, London, first quarter 19th century, gilt-decorated japanned case with arched crest, alcohol thermometer in throat, silvered barometer dial below engraved "L. Martinelli/No 82 Leather Lane/Holborn/London," ht. 36 in. Provenance: Sotheby's, October 24, 1998, collection of Ira and Nancy Koger. Note: Barometers containing mercury cannot be shipped and must be picked up in the gallery. Estimate $1,000-1,500 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
