Barometer
J. D. Torri
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
Rosewood, metal, glass, mercury and mother-of-pearl
Measurements
945 x 279 x 39 mm
Place of origin
Perth
Order this imageCollection
Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 1220138
Summary
19th century wheel barometer and thermometer by J.D. Torri, Perth, in a rosewood banjo case with inlaid mother-of-pearl, scrolling leaf, bird and floral decoration.
Provenance
On loan to the National Trust from Lady Mairi Bury (1921-2009) 1976, then purchased by the National Trust from the estate of Lady Mairi Bury 2012.
Makers and roles
J. D. Torri, maker