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A RIVOLTA OF CHESTER (c.1800-1840)
George III Period Mahogany Wheel Barometer (c. 1810 England)
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| Item Stock Code |
10276 |
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| Item Signed, Inscribed, Dated Details |
A. Rivolta |
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| European Dimensions |
25.00 cm wide 96.50 cm high 6.00 cm deep |
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| UK/USA Converted Dimensions |
9.84 inches wide 37.99 inches high 2.36 inches deep |
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| Item Literature |
This maker is listed in “English Barometers, 1680 to 1860” by Nicholas Goodison and appears to be part of an illustrious family of Italian immigrant barometer makers. |
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| Item Description / Dealer Expertise |
A good George III period mahogany, double line and shell inlaid wheel barometer, the 8” dial signed “A.Rivolta, Chester, the whole surmounted with a broken arch pediment. |
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| RIVOLTA OF CHESTER |
A Rivolta is recorded as making: Wheel Barometers, Thermometers and Hydrometers
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| Price |
gbp 1500.00 (Pound Sterling)
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More information / Purchase this item |
Please email or call +44 (0)1993 706501 for more information or to purchase this item. |
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| Status |
FOR SALE |
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