Barometer
1725-1750 (made)
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John Hallifax, 1694-1750, was a leading provincial clock and barometer maker and his barometers have a distinctive design although they do vary in quality.
The case, which has mahogany cross-banding, is constructed like a long-case clock with hooded top. The mercury reservoir contained in a square box corresponds to the plinth of such a clock.
The case, which has mahogany cross-banding, is constructed like a long-case clock with hooded top. The mercury reservoir contained in a square box corresponds to the plinth of such a clock.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Barometer, English, made about 1725-1750 by John Hallifax. Walnut veneer on oak, inscribed 'J. Hallifax Barnsley Invt et Fecit', |
| Physical description | Barometer of walnut veneer on oak. The case has mahogany cross-banding, and is constructed like a long-case clock with hooded top. Brass dial with arched top, silvered chapter ring and silvered roundel with maker's signature. Gilt brass spandrel ornaments. Brass setting ring engraved with numerals from 1 to 30 and also with 1 to 10 repeated three times. Within the ring, a star ornament is inlaid in mahogany. The mercury reservoir is contained in a square box corresponding to the plinth of a long-case clock. |
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| Credit line | Given by Brigadier W. E. Clark CMG, DSO through Art Fund |
| Summary | John Hallifax, 1694-1750, was a leading provincial clock and barometer maker and his barometers have a distinctive design although they do vary in quality. The case, which has mahogany cross-banding, is constructed like a long-case clock with hooded top. The mercury reservoir contained in a square box corresponds to the plinth of such a clock. |
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| Accession number | W.10:1-1960 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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