A BAROMETER AND A CHRISTENING SET (2)
The base metal cased barometer with a silver fronted rectangular stand, by William Comyns, London possibly 1908, (the back strut lacking) and a christening spoon and fork, London 1903, weight 34 grams, with a case
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£70 - £100
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Hammer price:
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£70 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition Report
Barometer in good condition, the frame split to lower section by the hinge, interior red velvet and silk, would benefit from a brush, but otherwise in good condition. Catch to case in good condition. Brass screw to top right hand corner of mount is lacking, slight wear to the high points of the mount. The strut is missing at the back from the barometer case
Spoon and fork both engraved with initials, both show signs of considerable use, fork prongs are uneven and worn, front of bowl of spoon a bit worn and sharp. Hallmarked as described in our description. Case interior would benefit from brushing, case exterior would benefit from polishing with black shoe polish
Provenance: The Collection of Mr. Marcus Linell
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