Domestic mercury barometer, by Poncione & Colombo, 1780-1790

Made:
1780-1790 in Holborn
maker:
Poncione & Colombo

Domestic mercury barometer, in restored condition, by Poncione and Colombo, No. 180, High Holborn, London, England, 1780-1790

Details

Category:
Meteorology
Object Number:
1990-393
Materials:
mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, silver plated, steel (metal), mercury and alcohol
Measurements:
overall: 1060 mm x 320 mm x 70 mm, 3.9kg
type:
mercury barometer
credit:
Patrick Marney Barometers