{"title":"Rare Medical\/Scientific Antique Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Medical\/Scientific Antique Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"william-iv-21-inch-terrestrial-and-celestial-floor-globes-by-j-w-cary","title":"William IV 21-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Floor Globes by J. W. Cary","description":"This stately pair of William IV 21-inch Terrestrial and Celestial Globes was crafted by the esteemed mapmaking firm J. \u0026amp; W. Cary, exuding the essence of late Regency-era elegance. Beyond their visual appeal, these precisely detailed maps of the earth and skies were also crucial instruments of learning and business in the days of exploration and an essential item in any educated gentleman’s library. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The terrestrial globe provided the most current geographical information of the time, including facts discovered during expeditions to the North Pole, while the celestial globe provided a timeless map of the heavens, an essential tool in shipping. The globes measure a robust 21 inches in diameter, making them exponentially larger than standard globes of this period and thus exceedingly rare. Each globe rests on classically beautiful mahogany triform stands, joined by functioning compass stretchers and accented with brass caps and castors. These globes display a magnificent patina and are encircled by engraved brass meridian rings and surmounted by hour rings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in the late 18th century by map publisher John Cary and his brother William, an instrument maker, J. \u0026amp; W. Cary made their first globes in 1791 and soon became one of London’s most sought-after and successful globe manufacturers by the end of the century. Their expert design and craftsmanship allowed them to quickly take command of the English globe-producing market, which flourished at this time due to Britain’s dominating naval prowess. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The terrestrial globe is inscribed “CARY'S NEW TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, exhibiting The Tracks and Discoveries made by CAPTAIN COOK; Also those of CAPTAIN VANCOUVER on the NORTH WEST COAST OF AMERICA; And M. DE LA PEROUSE, on the COAST OF TARTARY, TOGETHER, With every other Improvement collected from Various Navigators to the present time. LONDON: Made \u0026amp; Sold by J \u0026amp; W. Cary Strand March 1, 1815 WITH ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO 1837.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The celestial globe is inscribed \"CARY'S New and Improved CELESTIAL GLOBE, on which Is carefully laid down the whole of the STARS AND NEBULAE, Contained in the ASTRONOMICAL CATALOGUE . of the Rev d. Mr. WOLLASTON .F.R.S. Compiled from the Authorities of FLAMSTEED, DE LA CAILLE, HEVELIUS, MAYER, BRADLEY, HERSCHEL, MASKELYNE \u0026amp; c. With an extensive number from the Works of Mifs Herschel The whole adapted to the year 1800, and the Limits of each Constellation determined by a Boundary line, LONDON, Made \u0026amp; Sold by J \u0026amp; W. Cary No. 181 Strand Mar. 1, 1799.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Terrestrial globe dated 1815, with additions and corrections 1837\u003cbr\u003e Celestial globe dated 1799 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 31“ diameter x 47“ high","brand":"M.S. 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Enveloped in accurately detailed maps of the earth's surface with extensive annotations for cities, this globe is among the largest and most attractive on the market today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Spheres of such grand scale were incredibly expensive to create. At a time when the world’s map was constantly changing, it proved to be much more cost-effective to update one's plates than to buy an entirely new globe. Though it was likely created decades earlier in the 1850s, this globe was last updated around 1890. It is held within a unique walnut and brass stand of exceptional quality, decorated with neoclassical carvings including lions' masks and acanthus leaves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Johnston brothers, William and Alexander Keith, both worked for leading Scottish globe manufacturer James Kirkwood until the Great Fire of 1824 destroyed the firm. In 1825, William founded his own firm and was soon joined by his brother the following year, providing their combined services as geographers, engravers and printers. They quickly rose to the forefront of British globe manufacturing, receiving a royal appointment from Queen Victoria. In 1851, at the Great Exhibition, the brothers introduced their 30-inch globe design, the first of its kind ever produced in the British Isles. The firm remained intact even after the brothers' deaths and continued to produce spectacular globes well into the early 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The globe bears the Johnston cartouche\u003cbr\u003e Globe and base circa 1851; map circa 1890 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Globe: 30\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e Base: 38\" diameter x 47\" high \n","brand":"M.S. 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Designed and patented in 1780 by one of history’s greatest inventors, James Watt, the copying machine was the only device in the 18th century that was able to duplicate letters; this particular model was also among the first portable copying machines ever made. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e James Watt (1736-1819) is considered one of the greatest inventors of all time. Legendary today for his work on the steam engine, he spent much of his later life devising small inventions such as this. Anecdotally, the idea for the machine was a result of Watt tirelessly copying correspondence between himself and his business partner, the great silversmith Matthew Boulton. The machine itself was ingenious in its simplicity. The letter to be copied was written in a special gelatinous ink and then placed over a piece of tissue paper. Pressure from the roller impressed upon the tissue paper a mirrored replica of the letter, which could then be reversed and read from the opposite side. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Patented in 1780, the device was eagerly sought by important businessmen and statesmen alike. By the end of the first year of production, over 630 machines had been sold, and for the next century, Watt’s machine and the replicas it inspired dominated the copying business. Although many were sold in the 18th century, this is the first working model we have ever seen for sale. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Perhaps the most enthusiastic and well-known user of the machine was George Washington, who utilized this exact version of the copying machine. His device can still be found to this day on display at Mount Vernon. Thomas Jefferson was another avid user, who owned several versions - even one of his own design - and is said to have used it daily. Jefferson extolled the benefits of the copying machine to his friend and eventual presidential successor, James Madison, as well as Charles Willson Peale. One of Jefferson’s machines, a later model, is still held and prominently displayed at his Monticello home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The present piece is housed in its original mahogany lap desk, which is in and off itself a remarkable work of craftsmanship. Designed for transport, each piece can be dismantled and stored away in its various storage drawers. These compartments also contain writing tools, including an ink bottle and damping box. Designed down to the smallest detail, the full extent of Watt’s genius is evident in this remarkable machine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Silver oval label impressed “J. Watt \u0026amp; Co. Patent”\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1795 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 6” high x 20 1\/2” wide x 14” deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e References:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThomas Jefferson and his Copying Machines\u003c\/em\u003e, 1984, by S.A. Bedini, pp. 10-11 \u0026amp; 26-27\u003cbr\u003e “James Watt and his copying machines” in \u003cem\u003eProceedings of the British Association of Paper Historians\u003c\/em\u003e 4th Annual Conference, 1993, R. Hills\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBefore Photocopying. The Art and History of Mechanical Copying 1780-1793\u003c\/em\u003e, 1999, B. Rhodes and W. Wells Streeter, pp.8-11\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Lunar Men\u003c\/em\u003e, 2002, J. Uglow, pp.306-7\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eHow James Watt Invented the Copier: Forgotten Inventions of Our Great Scientists\u003c\/em\u003e, 2011, R. Schils, pp. 39-42 \n","brand":"M.S. 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The terrestrial globe provides the most current geographical information of the time, including facts discovered during expeditions to the North Pole, while the celestial globe provided a timeless map of the heavens, an essential tool in shipping. Set in their Regency-period mahogany stands, each globe has aged to a beautiful patina. John Cary and his brother William collaborated in the late 18th century to create some of the finest globes in the world. Their expert design and craftsmanship soon allowed them to take command of the English globe-producing market.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe terrestrial globe is inscribed “CARY’S NEW TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, Delineated from the Best Authorities Extant; Exhibiting the Late Discoveries towards the NORTH POLE and every improvement in Geography to the present Time, LONDON; Published G. \u0026amp; J. Cary, St. James Street, March 15th 1821.” The celestial globe is inscribed within a rectangular label, “CARY’S NEW CELESTIAL GLOBE ON WHICH are correctly laid down upwards of 3500 stars, Selected from the most accurate observations, and calculated for the Year 1800, With the exient of each Constellation precisely defined by Mr. Gilpin of the ROYAL SOCIETY\/Made and Sold by J. \u0026amp; W. Cary No. 181 Strand London Jan 1816.”\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTerrestrial globe: dated 1821\u003cbr\u003e\nCelestial globe: dated 1816, with calculations from 1800\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n16” diameter overall x 18” high\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is commonly a significant difference between the dates of terrestrial and celestial pairings. Globe makers often made celestial models in advance, since the stars and constellations were considered established and unchanging. New lands were constantly being discovered around the world, and terrestrial models were almost always “made to order” to ensure updated accuracy. This distinguished pair represents an exceptionally rare find. A similar celestial globe is featured in Elly Dekker and Peter van der Krogt’s Globes from the Western World.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReference:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGlobes from the Western World\u003c\/em\u003e, 1993, Elly Dekker and Peter van der Krogt","brand":"M.S. 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Such a beautifully crafted item would have been created for the personal use of a wealthy and affluent individual. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e One of the most significant inventions of the modern age, the telescope was initially developed and came to public attention in the Netherlands circa 1600. However, it was in 1609 that Italian inventor Galileo Galilei improved upon the mechanism, thereby further advancing modern astronomy. His humble instrument, now preserved in the History of Science Museum in Florence, is a one-and-a-half-inch lens displayed in an ornate frame. Others soon followed. Fitted into simple wooden tubes just a few feet long, Galileo’s lenses magnified the heavens, bringing the moon, sunspots and nearby planets into focus. The present piece is an exquisite example of this scientific tradition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1820 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3 1\/8” length x 2\" diameter","brand":"M.S. 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Together, they encapsulate the spirit of exploration and discovery that defined the Enlightenment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The terrestrial globe is a rich tapestry of historical and topographical knowledge. Its oceans feature elaborate cartouches, detailed maritime routes and beautiful illustrations of ships, sea creatures and historical notes. Explorers' tracks are precisely charted with dates and annotations, while depictions of wildlife, inhabitants and architecture reflect the cultural and natural diversity of the known world circa 1700. The inclusion of California as an island exemplifies the period's cartographic misconceptions, offering a fascinating glimpse into the evolving understanding of the globe. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The celestial globe mirrors the terrestrial with its meticulous artistry and scientific accuracy. It showcases the constellations as imagined during Coronelli’s time, blending classical mythology with astronomical precision. Graduated circles—equatorial, tropic and polar—along with the ecliptic and colures, provide a framework for observing the stars, while individual constellations, clusters and comets are labeled with detailed notes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Vincenzo Maria Coronelli (1650–1718) was a Venetian monk and cartographer whose unparalleled globes were commissioned by royalty, including Louis XIV and the Duke of Parma. His work remains a benchmark in cartography, with many of his original globes preserved in major institutions such as the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris and the British Library in London. Coronelli’s legacy extends beyond his maps, as he founded the world’s first geographical society and remains a monumental influence on generations of explorers and scholars. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each: 58\" high x 50\" wide x 50\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Enamel and gilt embellishments on functional items were already prestigious, yet the lavish enameling on this piece—requiring expert skill to achieve on a cylindrical form—indicates it was reserved for the wealthiest patrons. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The telescope extends in elegant tiers, each adorned with turquoise enamel roundels framed in scalloped gold paillons, meticulously painted with floral bouquets of tulips, peonies and pansies. Set against a deep pink enamel background interwoven with delicate garlands, this item is as functional as it is beautiful. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Personal telescopes from this period are exceedingly rare on the market, especially with such masterful enameling. The collar and lens cap feature intricate \u003cem\u003etaille d’épargne\u003c\/em\u003e enamel borders, alternating opaque white and pale blue with golden scrolls on a striking scarlet red enamel over engine-turned metal. Complete with its original fitted leather presentation case, this telescope represents a remarkable blend of astronomical sophistication and decorative artistry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Telescope: 4 3\/4\" length x 1 3\/4\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e Extended: 19 1\/4\" length\u003cbr\u003e Box: 2\" high x 5 3\/4\" wide x 2 1\/2\" deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51805173547330,"sku":null,"price":64500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/32-0340_1_034f8417-6654-4e52-90d4-b58e02438704.png?v=1768106669"},{"product_id":"leitz-brass-compound-microscope","title":"Leitz Brass Compound Microscope","description":"Brass Compound Microscope in Case\u003cbr\u003e Ernst Leitz\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1897 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This rare late 19th-century compound microscope was crafted by the renowned optical firm Ernst Leitz GmbH of Wetzlar, Germany. An exceptional example of precision German engineering, the instrument bears serial number 42499, dating it to circa 1897. It displays a finely machined brass body with a revolving nosepiece and three original Leitz objectives. The tool stands on its intricately carved wooden base, which includes a drawer for glass slides and an accessory drawer containing additional Leitz Wetzlar components including extra objectives, condensers and adjustment knobs used for imaging and illumination functions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This historical Leitz microscope offers a comprehensive range of magnifications, with the 3mm objective providing 60x or 80x magnification, the 6mm objective delivering 25x or 35x, the 8mm objective achieving 40x or 35x and the oil immersion 1\/12 objective reaching impressive magnifications of 535x to 800x, depending on the optical system configuration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded by Carl Kellner in 1849 as the Optisches Institut in Wetzlar, Germany, the company was later taken over by Ernst Leitz I in 1869 and renamed Ernst Leitz GmbH. Under his leadership, the firm became one of the world’s foremost producers of microscopes by the turn of the 20th century. Leitz introduced serial production and collaborated closely with pioneering scientists such as Robert Koch and Paul Ehrlich, helping to shape the tools of modern biomedical research. By 1899, Leitz had produced over 50,000 microscopes. Their polarizing and petrographic models were in high demand for use in mineralogy, pathology and industrial applications. The instruments remain renowned for their optical clarity and mechanical ingenuity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The same optical expertise evident in this microscope would later make Ernst Leitz one of the most important camera manufacturers in the world. In 1924, the company launched the legendary Leica camera, revolutionizing photography with the same precision engineering principles demonstrated in their scientific instruments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inscribed \"E. Leitz Wetzlar\" with the serial number 42499 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e On base: 22 1\/2\" high x 11 1\/2\" wide x 8 1\/2\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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As phenomenal in composition as it is in appearance, this meteorite is comprised of the dust and grains of primitive asteroids found all over the solar system, including crystals of olivine, nickel, and feldspar. These particles are accreted, or pulled to the meteor's growing mass by gravitation. They frequently include rounded mineral particles known as chondrules, which can be seen in cross-sections of these amazing otherworldly treasures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5 18\" wide x 5 1\/4\" deep x 5\" high\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is estimated that between 85.7% and 86.2% of all meteorites discovered on earth have been chondrites, and many are discovered in the Sahara Desert as the desert's elevated temperatures perfectly preserve these specimens. Though plentiful on the planet, they are extremely important to the study of the origins and age of the Solar System, and indeed, the origins of life.","brand":"M.S. 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An ebonized urn-shaped cistern, transportation screw and sliding vernier complete this important and skillfully made piece, while the maker's name is finely engraved to the scale's lower left corner.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Worthington London\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1825 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 38 1\/4\" length\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Owning a barometer in the early Georgian period was considered a basic necessity and even households of the most modest means were often in possession of some manner of the instrument. Also known as cistern barometers, these early stick examples were much more portable than their predecessors and thus they were in high demand, crafted by mathematical, optical and philosophical instrument makers. This high demand for barometers prompted the appearance of many entrepreneurs seeking to capitalize on their popularity. Many inferior models were crafted that were unreliable and cheaply produced. It is a true rarity to find a superb example such as this in such exceptional condition. ","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51805173743938,"sku":null,"price":22850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/30-0575_1_6f8271b4-2db4-4d64-8461-c9dacdf297fb.png?v=1768106683"},{"product_id":"john-bennett-georgian-barometer","title":"John Bennett Georgian Barometer","description":"This exceptional Georgian barometer by the leading London instrument-maker John Bennett strongly reflects the prevalent furniture style and architectural elements of the time in its classical simplicity. Not many barometers from before the 1770s remain, making this example exceptional, especially since it is still in excellent condition. It features an open cistern with silvered brass register plates with engraved weather indications at the apex. The sycamore veneer, an extremely hard to find wood on barometers, is fiddle back (so named because it is commonly found on violin backs), so it has a fine, even ripple along its surface. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1750\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n37 1\/2\" high x 4 3\/8\" wide x 3 1\/4\" deep\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the latter half of the 18th century, Bennett was a popular optical, mathematical, and physical instrument-maker. He held appointments to members of the Royal Family, including the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Cumberland. Economic expansion took place in 18th-century England, and with a greater level of prosperity came a considerable increase in the number of barometers manufactured for domestic use among the wealthiest citizens. The straight cistern-tube, or stick, barometer remained the most common form throughout Bennett's lifetime, for they were thought of as the most lasting and dependable.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReferences: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEnglish Barometers: 1680-1860\u003c\/em\u003e, 1977, Nicholas Goodison\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBarometers: Stick or Cistern Tube\u003c\/em\u003e,1985, Edwin Banfield","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51805174989122,"sku":null,"price":18850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/29-1567_1_1c7eec05-d8d6-44e9-a0b4-1907917108b9.png?v=1768106687"},{"product_id":"medicine-chest-by-thompson-capper","title":"Medicine Chest by Thompson \u0026 Capper","description":"An invaluable addition to the 19th-century home, this travel medicine chest contained nearly everything needed to nurse a member of the household back to health. Made by the firm of Thomas Thompson and S. J. Capper, homeopathic chemists of Liverpool and Birkenhead, this chest would have been the first, and in some instances the only, way to immediately administer medical care to the sick or injured. The case would have been crafted by a skilled cabinetmaker, with this elegant specimen, in particular, being enveloped in handsome burl walnut with flush brass hardware. Thompson \u0026amp; Capper would have purchased the chest and fitted it out fully to a specific customer's specifications, which is why the interiors of these fascinating medical antiques are rarely ever identical. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The interior contains a multitude of medications, glass bottles with original contents, jars and various instruments used to administer medicines and give first aid treatment. Medications include various antiseptics, mastic (used for cuts, stomach problems, and oral care), quinine (for the treatment of malaria), bismuth and calcined magnesia (both for digestive disorders), aspirin and hydrogen peroxide, or \u003cem\u003eeau oxygénée.\u003c\/em\u003e An array of instruments, including a nasal pipe, dropper tube, vial, tongue depressor and even a bandage with illustrations on proper usage are held within this remarkable medical compendium.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Though the need to keep medical supplies at the ready dates to ancient Egypt, the first medicine chests did not appear until the late 1700s, with their popularity and level of sophistication reaching a zenith in the mid-1800s. 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Each item demonstrates outstanding workmanship, including scissors and 20 Dixon forceps, each marked for its specific tooth. Six elegant cut-glass and sterling silver medicine bottles enhance its refinement, their mounts gleaming against the deep blue interior. The luminous mother-of-pearl handles add an elegant contrast, underscoring its elite provenance. All are housed within a superb Chubb’s of London lockbox. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Beyond its beauty, this collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the professionalization of dentistry in the mid-19th century. At this time, the field was evolving from trade practice to formal education and specialized expertise. A set of this quality would have accompanied a private dentist on house visits to the Victorian elite. The presence of silver mounts bearing the young Victoria hallmark and date letter places it around 1845, at the height of this transformative era. Founded in 1818, Chubb’s of London was celebrated for its luxury lockboxes of exceptional security and craftsmanship, making this ensemble a rare union of artistry, science and history. Such fine examples are rarely found outside of museum collections. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In fitted case: 4 3\/4\" high x 19 1\/4\" wide x 13 1\/8\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Case marked \"Chubb's Patent \/ 57 St. Paul’s Chy \/ London\"\u003cbr\u003e Scissors and forceps marked \"Dixon\"\u003cbr\u003e Sterling silver stamped \"TW,\" likely for Thomas Whitehead","brand":"M.S. 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Crafted from bronze with a handsome wooden stand and complete with its custom carrying case, this finely-calibrated instrument is a unique and elegant piece of scientific history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Engraved \"Baumann \u0026amp; Kinzelbach Stuttgardt\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1820 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 16 3\/4” high x 8 1\/8” wide x 8 1\/8” deep\u003cbr\u003e Case: 7\/8\" high x 9 1\/4\" wide x 11 1\/2\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e References:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eGotha- the Instruments of the observatory\u003c\/em\u003e, 1988, by G. Wolfschmidt, pp. 89-90","brand":"M.S. 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While many households had a barometer on their wall, only the most important and wealthy would have had an instrument of this caliber. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 37 1\/2\" high x 6\" wide x 2 1\/4\" deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51805221323074,"sku":null,"price":5450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/31-2816_1_6c4c4505-ede9-44db-bf1a-ed056bb64f4e.png?v=1768106709"},{"product_id":"barometer-and-thermometer-by-f-w-lincoln-jr-co","title":"Barometer and Thermometer by F.W. Lincoln Jr. \u0026 Co.","description":"This classic American barometer by F.W. Lincoln Jr. \u0026amp; Co. of Boston, of the Paul Revere family dynasty, displays atmospheric pressure ranging from 26 to 32 inches of mercury on its silvered brass dial. 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