Stick barometer
B. Storr of York
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
1775 - 1800
Materials
Mahogany and mercury
Measurements
1030 x 115 x 95 mm
Place of origin
York
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Treasurer's House, North Yorkshire
NT 593033
Summary
Late 18th century mahogany stick barometer by B. Storr of York. semi-circular with roccoco carving and turned finial. The long case has cockbeading, is carved with rope twist and terminates in a cup-shaped finial and acanthus leaf carving.
Marks and inscriptions
(engraved with name) B.Storr engraved with York/fecit
Makers and roles
B. Storr of York