Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 10 October 2016

English, Continental, Oriental and Cape Silver, Furniture and Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 21 600
Lot 344
  • A rare mahogany stick barometer, E Burmester, Cape Town, dated 1851


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 21 600

About this Item

Cape Town, South Africa
A rare mahogany stick barometer, E Burmester, Cape Town, dated 1851
concealed tube, ivory scale with vernier and mercury thermometer, turned cistern cover, signed E. Burmester, 23 Adderley Street, Cape Town, Registered No 2980, Octr 14th 1851, No 976, 92cm high

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