Banjo barometer
Paul Corti
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
1800 - 1899
Materials
Mahogany, boxwood and silvered glass
Measurements
1000 mm (Height); 255 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Exeter
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 609522
Summary
19th century mahogany and boxwood strung wheel banjo barometer with hygrometer thermometer, convex mirror and spirit level. Inscribed by P.Corti of 5 Market Street, Exeter, Devon.
Provenance
Bequest to the National Trust, 2002. Previously at Philipps House, Wiltshire. Received at Attingham Park on 8th January 2003.
Marks and inscriptions
P.Corti, 5 Market Street, Exeter
Makers and roles
Paul Corti