Barometer
Samuel Lainton (fl.1845 - 1860)
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
1850 - 1900
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Steel
Measurements
970 x 163 x 40 mm
Place of origin
Halifax
Collection
Lyme, Cheshire
NT 500283
Summary
A high stick barometer in a wooden case with a hinged and glazed hood containing a thermometer and a paper chart detailing weather changes. Piece of wood extends down with an octagonal base with decoration of crossbanding and inlaid marquetry; base contains a barometer. Pierced bracket to the top and two smaller pieces of decoration at the base of the hood.
Marks and inscriptions
31 / 30 / 29 / (printed on right side of paper inside hood)
Makers and roles
Samuel Lainton (fl.1845 - 1860)