A rare wind vane dial in the manner of Whitehurst

A rare wind vane dial in the manner of Whitehurst

£6,800

Dimensions

14" diameter

Circa

1780

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Scientific, Barometers & Meteorology

Description

A George III period carved mahogany wind vane dial. The silvered engraved dial with all the points of a compass housed in the finely carved mahogany frame, the design of which matches the Whitehurst of derby barometers and would have been made on suite to match. 

Sir Nicholas Goodison noted on the one recently sold from his own collection at Christie’s [£10,710],  that his and a hydrometer in the Gurstenfeld collection are the only known examples of this design, until this one!

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GB Hansord Antiques

Hansord Antiques

Our showrooms are set in a fine Georgian house in the heart of the historic city of Lincoln. Hansord Antiques always have an interesting selection of antique clocks and scientific instruments, in addition to our extensive stock of fine furniture and works of art. Members of the British Antique Dealers Association. www.hansord.com