Description:

A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY, SATINWOOD, AND MARQUETRY STICK BAROMETER, BY JOSEPH ROBERTS (English b.1720), LATE 18TH CENTURY, of rectangular form and topped by a pierced swan neck pediment above the inlaid frieze cornice, the rounded arch glazed aperture door opening to a steel scale plate incised "Roberts-Otley" over a list of various types of atmospheric and weather conditions indicated by a gilt pointer. Surmounting scroll carved spandrels flank the plain trunk ending in an oval case, enclosing the reservoir within. NOTE: An 18th Century family business of clock makers from Otley, Wharfedale, in Yorkshire, England, founded by William Roberts (1700-1773), who signed his clocks "Roberts at Otley," and continued by his son Joseph Roberts (b.1720), who signed his clocks "Roberts-Otley," and later his grandson Jonathan Roberts (1744-1785). Although the Roberts family is known to history and to collectors for their intricate longcase clocks, this barometer, signed in the manner of Joseph Roberts, is a rare instance that shows the diversity in their product line. Special thanks to The British Museum, London. Provenance: Estate of the Late James K. Schooler, Esq. Height: 38 3/4" Width: 5 1/2" Depth: 2 1/4"

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