Mercury wheel barometer with 8 inch dial by Baptist Ronchetti

Made:
circa 1785 in Manchester
maker:
Giovanni Battista Ronchetti
Mercury wheel barometer with 8 inch dial by Baptist Ronchetti Mercury wheel barometer with 8 inch dial by Baptist Ronchetti Mercury wheel barometer with 8 inch dial by Baptist Ronchetti

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Mercury wheel barometer with 8 inch dial by Baptist Ronchetti, Manchester, c.1785

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y1992.141
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
Overall: 60 mm x 285 mm x 1070 mm,
type:
barometer
credit:
Purchased From Derek Rayment Antiques