Sale 5158
London, South Kensington
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12 December 2007
Price realised
GBP 500
Estimate
A William IV large mahogany wheel barometer Dominic Luvate, Preston. Circa 1835 The engraved and silvered 12in. dial above silvered level signed D.LUVATE/PRESTON; mercury removed 48in. (122cm.) high
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