A 5-glass mahogany Barograph with chart draw.
An attractive late 19th century Barograph.
Stock No: 14400
The eight day duration clock movement with original platform escapement. Contained within a brass chart drum with lid and hinged chart retaining clip.
The eight-tiered aneroid capsule stack operating the inked nib arm and having a 'Pen set' adjusting knob and arm 'off-chart' lever. Mounted upon a grained brass platform and also having an ink bottle seating tube.
Contained within a well made mahogany case of good colour and retaining its original French polish. The lift-off top cover having five substantial and bevelled glass panels and the base having a double chart drawer and wide moulded throat - the front bearing an ivorine maker's plate with the engraved inscription "PILLISCHER. OPTICAL & SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT MAKER. NEW BOND ST. LONDON. W." Also having flat corner feet.
* This is a very original example of its type and in exceptional condition. The brass components are in fine condition and the French polish to the case is original and has cleaned well. The maker, Moritz Pillischer was very successful and traded from 88 New Bond Street from 1854 until 1887.
** A barograph gives you the best of both worlds - not only is it a working aneroid barometer that records the trend in ink on a weekly chart but, it is also an eight day timepiece that also indicates the day
and time by the point of the nib on the chart. Barographs are an interesting and attractive addition to any home.
Dimensions (approx): 14 1/2" wide x 9" deep x 8 3/4" high.
Circa: 1880.
Condition: Excellent with a full set of charts. In good working order but not overhauled
by us.
Price: £1,350.00 in present and working condition. Any work required such as an
overhaul that carries a full guarantee will incur a further charge and can be
discussed with us as an option.
