Banjo barometer
M. Fattorini
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Mahogany, ebony, silver, brass, steel, mercury, glass
Measurements
1240 x 380 x 70 mm
Place of origin
Hatton Garden
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1246197
Summary
A mahogany banjo barometer, engraved silvered dial, with silvered hygrometer, thermometer and spirit level by 'M. Fattorini, 24 Charles Street Hatton Garden, London', and enamelled clock, the case with ebony stringing and swan neck pediment.
Provenance
The bequest of Margaret (Anderson) McEwan, The Hon. Mrs Ronald - later Dame Margaret - Henry Fulke Greville, DBE (1863-1942) from probate records linked with the donation of the property to the National Trust in 1943. This item found on the record for Polesden Lacey Entrance Hall, page 1.
Marks and inscriptions
M. Fattorini / 24 Charles Strt Hattn Garden / LONDON (inscribed on front)
Makers and roles
M. Fattorini, maker