A RARE MAHOGANY CASED COMBINED BAROGRAPH AND THERMOGRAPH OR STORMOGRAPHRETAILED BY G. PRESCOTT, BELFAST, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 20th CENTURYThe barograph mechanism with eight-segment aneroid chamber connected via a silvered brass armature to an inked pointer for recording the change in barometric pressure on a clockwork-driven rotating paper scale lined drum, the thermograph with coiled bimetallic strip mounted within the same armature operating a second inked pointer, the armature stamped REG. No. 476369 and the silvered collar around the right-hand of two ink bottles engraved G. PRESCOTT, OPTICIAN, BELFAST, the case with bevel-glazed five-panel cover over ogee moulded skirt base applied with silver presentation plate engraved TO MR. J.D. CAMPBELL, FROM THE PUPILS & TEACHERS OF, MOSSLEY P.E. SCHOOL to front, above an apron drawer for spare charts, on disc feet.23cm (9ins) high, 36cm (14.25ins) wide, 21.5cm (8.75ns) deep. G. Prescott of Belfast does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources, however A firm with the name George Prescott is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from various addresses in Dublin from 1879 until after 1901. It is therefore probably likely that the suppliers of the present lot were a branch of this firm operating out of Belfast during the early 20th century. The present lot was probably supplied to G. Prescott by Short and Mason who developed such instruments in collaboration with Taylor Instrument Companies Limited during the inter-war period. Products of this collaboration were mostly sold under the 'Tycos' brand. Condition Report: Timepiece movement is in working condition however a gentle clean/service is probably advisable. The aneroid mechanism will respond to change in pressure (has been carefully bag-tested) hence the bellows appear sound. The thermograph also responds to change in temperature hence also is in working order. The mechanism retain silvered finish with minimal wear but with overall patchy oxidation and some micro-bubbling to the baseplate plating. The ink bottle is stained but appears undamaged. The case is in good original condition with faults very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age-rleated blemishes.Instrument is complete with winder for the clockwork mechanism and a quantity of spare charts. Condition Report Disclaimer
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EIGHT CLOCKS AND A THERMOGRAPH comprising a brass battery-powered lantern clock, a balloon clock with a retirement plaque dated to 1919, a small wood mantel clock with a timepiece marked 'VAP Brevete' (chips to wood plinth, discolouration of face, pendulum appears to work), a plastic 'Whitehall' carriage clock, a wooden clock with painted glass decoration (a/f), a large mantel clock height 23cm x width 42cm, a metal anniversary clock under a plastic dome (a/f), and a wooden mantel clock marked with a pair of crossed arrows to the face, height 26.5cm x 25cm (pendulum included), and a Phillip Harris Ltd. 'Edney Direct Action Thermograph' Birmingham with a copper case (glass display broken, paintwork cracked, dusty) (9) (Condition Report: items in varying condition, all untested, some with keys/pendulums and some without)
A THERMO-BAROGRAPH BY NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, CIRCA 1960signed on lacquered brass plate as per title, dual arms inscribed Thermograph / Barograph, recording drum with clockwork motor, mounted within light oak case with chart drawer and bevelled glass cover -- 14½in. (37cm.) diameter; together with a 6½in. radius sextant by E. R. Watts & Son, London, No. 172, with green painted brass frame, contained in box with accessories -- 10½in. (27cm.)(2)Barograph clockwork motor running well, barograph movement defective, both ink pans corroded.
An assembled group of scientific instruments to include: A Short & Mason copper-cased 'travel' thermograph, retailed by F.Dalmau of Barcelona, 26cm wide x 15cm high; a Weston watt meter, model 310, in walnut case; two War Department voltmeters; a mid-20th century voltmeter, amp meter and a wood-cased transformer (a lot).Watt meter: Case has some cosmetic marks and wear consistent with use. Meter appears intact, again with some signs of use. Not tested.Volt meters: Both intact. Indices fair to good. Cases have typical signs of use. Not tested. Case has multiple surface marks, spotting and tarnishing. movement winds and runs. Not tested.
An early 20th century walnut cased barograph, Negretti & Zambra, London, with eight-tier bellows, lacquered brass, contained within a plain three-glass case with metal carrying handle, raised on a plain plinth, 29cm wide x 13.5cm deep x 16.5cm high. together with a copper-cased marine type thermograph, 27cm wide x 13cm deep x 16cm high. (2)
Thermograph, manufacturer Brevetes Paris, model/serial number 160112, France ca. 1920/30, h. 23, wd. 35, d. 13 cm. (key missing)Thermograaf, schrijvende thermometer Fabrikant Brevetes Parijs model/ serie nummer 160112, Frankrijk ca. 1920/30, h. 23, br. 35, d. 13 cm. (sleutel mist) Een thermograaf die zowel de omgeving temperatuur als de natte bol temperatuur meet en registreerd. Natte bol temperatuur is de laagste temperatuur die een nat voorwerp, dat zich in een luchtstroom bevindt, krijgt ten gevolge van het verdampen van het aanklevende water. Door deze temperatuur te vergelijken met de gewone temperatuur kan de luchtvochtigheid worden bepaald. Klok mechanisme op schrijfrol werkt.
A Darton enamelled copper cased thermograph, Serial No. 6338, with hinged cover and clockwork recording drum, length 28cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Sale Item: ITEM PROBABLY A THERMOGRAPH BUT SOLD AS SEEN Vat Status: No Vat Buyers Premium: This lot is subject to a Buyers Premium of 15% + Vat @ 20% Additional Info : Lots purchased online with the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 4.95% of the hammer price plus VAT @ 20%

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