This barometer is in good order. The scales are better than my photography!!

Ref 1879

A fine mahogany veneered bow front stick barometer by Matthew Berge of London circa 1810 measuring 35 ¼" x 4 ¼". This style of barometer with bow front glass case and ebonised cistern cover are perhaps the most sought after of stick barometers. This model of traditional design as previously made by Jessie Ramsden, with rack operated vernier, caddy-designed pediment the canted corners to the cistern cover inlaid with ebony. Ebony stringing to edge of the trunk which has fine figured mahogany veneer in original polish throughout except for minor repairs. Matthew Berge worked for Jessie Ramsden & took over his workshop on the death of Ramsden in 1800. From 1802 – 1817 Matthew Berg was known to be at 199 Piccadilly, London. He took over Ramsden's dividing engine for scales. General minor restorations and replacement setting key, replacement off set boxwood cistern & tube. See Directory of Scientific Instrument Makers 1558-1851 by Gloria Clifton POA.