An 1850s Weather Station by H. Pearce, Grantham England Barometer Thermometer

Description

For Sale:
An 1850s English Weather station
Set in Mahogany by H. Pearce of Grantham, England
Here’s an exceptional find! This banjo or wheel barometer has been preserved from the 1850s! made by H. Pearce in Grantham, England, this large weather station has charm and elegance. The Empire-style, hand carved finial tops the station meant to predict temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure.
A large “wheel” or “banjo” barometer is the focus of the piece. While it appears if all the hardware for the barometer is present, it is unknown whether it is working and is presumed not working. The thermometer works well. The bottom of the piece is signed “Pearce; Grantham” with a level in between. The weather station is missing the humidity “Dry\Moist” gauge at top and a style element in the middle.
CONDITION:
The barometer is in VERY GOOD condition. The mahogany case has been exceptionally well preserved with light wear and no major damage. There are a few minor chips to the finial and a crack that runs across where the humidity gauge should be. The glass setting for the thermometer and domed barometer glass is in exceptional condition. The barometer might be non-functional, but the thermometer works well. The bronze reference dial for the barometer is not able to be set but is likely an easy repair.
Measurements (approximate):
Height: 40 in
Maximum width: 10 in
A NOTE ON SHIPPING:
This item, because it contains mercury in a sealed container, can only travel by FedEx Ground (Conus only). Barometer tubes will be corked and sealed. Thermometer is sealed. FedEx Ground guidelines permit for the shipment of this item:
Mercury 49cfr173.164 Mercury in any amount not contained in a device is prohibited. Mercury over 1lb. per package is not accepted. Mercury contained in a device (Class -8- Corrosive) may not be regulated as a hazardous material if packaged and prepared under certain conditions. 49 CFR allows an exception to the hazardous material regulations. Mercury, when packaged and prepared under 49 CFR 173.164, do not require hazardous material shipping papers, certification forms, marking or labeling of the package when: •The mercury is contained in instruments or articles (i.e. thermometers, barometers or fluorescent lights or •The package does not contain more than 1lb. (.45kg) net quantity of mercury per package
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