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A collection of marine and scientific instruments primarily constructed from brass and copper-toned alloys. The lot comprises two large brass-cased bulkhead clocks, each featuring a white dial with Roman numerals and sub-seconds dials; one clock has a dial showing significant staining and two winding holes, while the other is marked with a sub-seconds dial at the nine o’clock position. The group includes a heavy brass-cased aneroid barometer with a dial marked Stormy, Rain, Change, Fair, Very Dry and an inner scale in inches of mercury. A smaller brass-cased aneroid barometer is present, with a dial printed ANEROID BAROMETER COMPENSATED FOR TEMPERATURE MARK 2 above a broad arrow mark and the characters M I, with a scale in millibars. Also included are two open brass cases revealing internal aneroid bellows mechanisms, one accompanied by a loose dial marked FEET OF WATER and various internal components including a coiled spring. A small cylindrical instrument is also present, featuring a dial marked SPEED INDICATOR and THORP’S PATENT N2 2383. The collection is accompanied by a winding key.
Condition report:
The items are in a varied and used condition suitable for restoration or parts. Significant oxidation, tarnish, pitting, and verdigris are visible across all brass and metal casings (photos 1 and 2). Several instruments are missing glass covers and hands (photo 3). Dials on the bulkhead clocks show heavy staining, discolouration, and wear (photo 2). The barometer mechanisms are currently disassembled or housed in open cases (photo 3). The working status of all movements is unknown.
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