MID 19TH CENTURY
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A Derbyshire slate and specimen marble inlaid table thermometer
Mid 19th century
The glass tube and gauge inset into a black slate obelisk with a border of specimen samples including lapis lazuli, malachite, snowflake obsidian and mother-of-pearl, on a rectangular plinth inset with foliate and floral decoration, on a stepped base
18in. (47.6cm.) high overall
Mid 19th century
The glass tube and gauge inset into a black slate obelisk with a border of specimen samples including lapis lazuli, malachite, snowflake obsidian and mother-of-pearl, on a rectangular plinth inset with foliate and floral decoration, on a stepped base
18in. (47.6cm.) high overall
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.