Stick barometer
Dolland
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, glass and mercury
Measurements
930 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1147560
Summary
Barometer. A stick barometer with an oblong, glass-covered face and a circular bulb containing mercury. The face is inscribed 'Dolland London' and on the verso is a pencil inscription 'Herbert Daniell left to P.Yorke'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Verso: HERBERT / DANIELL / left to / P. Y.
Makers and roles
Dolland , maker