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Made from the Wreck of HMS Royal George, sunk August 29th, 1782 - taking with her some 800 souls.
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Made from the Wreck of HMS Royal George, sunk August 29th, 1782 - taking with her some 800 souls.
This banjo barometer was crafted from timber salvaged after the wreck was raised, its ivory plaque engraved with the ship's fate.
By Macrae, 34 Aldgate, London, circa 1840 - 1860.
Mercury wheel barometer with mercury thermometer, signed spirit level medallion, convex mirror, and swan-neck pediment, in an ebonized case.
Verso label: Walter Carter's Depository, Manchester. Height 38 5/8 in. (98 cm).
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 4ʺD × 38.56ʺH
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Timber
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Onyx
- Condition Notes
- Stable and structurally sound, consistent with its age. Case shows honest wear from over 150 years of use. Stable and structurally sound, consistent with its age. Case shows honest wear from over 150 years of use. less
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