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Fine and Large Barometer by Dellatorre
Circa 1800
H: 51¾ in / 131½ cm
Stock Number: ta125/1107
£9,250
Fine and large 19th Century barometer by Dellatorre of Conduit Street, London, the swan-neck pediment with an ivory and gilt finial, the case veneered in flame mahogany with tulipwood banding, the instruments including a humidity dial, thermometer, clock, atmospheric condition and pressure dial, and a level indicatorBarometers.
The barometer or baroscope, was developed during the 17th century as the mercurial barometer developed from the experiments of Torricelli, a disciple of Galileo, superseded the former primitive weather glasses. Early forms were the balance, cistern, and inclined sign-post which quickly became more decorative as leading horologists of the period began making barometers and cases. By the time of George III, the wheel barometer, such as this example, was the favoured type and a gentleman of science and learning would regard a barometer as an essential part of his study or library.
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