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American forecast barometer by Joseph Davis & Co. Kennington Park Road, London circa 1890.  Joseph Davis is known to be working at the Royal Polytechnic Institution at this address from 1871-93.  He was the sole manufacturer in England of the Royal Polytechnic barometer, re: Edwin Banfield   'Barometer Makers and Retailers'.  An interesting and scarce variation on the Polytechnic barometer, this oak cased barometer with silver affect printed dial with fretwork behind glass and thermometer to centre of case, base inset with compass. 7 day recording dials beneath main dial, the whole in good condition throughout.  41 ½" x 12 3/8"