Barometer
Dateca. 1720
Artist/Maker
George Graham
OriginEngland, London
MediumPearwood, mercury, gilding, brass, and steel.
DimensionsHeight: 45 1/2" Width: 15 1/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1958-479
DescriptionBarometer. Siphon wheel (mercurial) in wall case of ebonized pearwood with gilt metal mounts. Signed on dial plate: "Geo. Graham/London," circa 1720. The main dial registers barometric pressure in inches and has another hand that can be set to show the last reading taken. George Graham was one of the foremost English clockmakers of the first half of the 18th century. He was partner with and suceeded to Thomas Tompion in his business.Mark(s)Lower center of dial plate: "Geo. Graham/London."ProvenanceEx collection: Percival Griffiths; J. S. Sykes; R. W. Symonds.
