A Victorian mahogany line inlaid wheel barometer
mid 19th century
The hydrometer above thermometer, bull's-eye mirror, engraved silvered metal barometer dial inscribed W. Martinelli, 21 Wells, St, Oxford St., beneath a broken arch pediment and urn finial.
height 43in
Tin 1950s Coca-Cola Cigar Thermometer.
Description Light to medium overall wear and marks. Slightly darkened in the top six-inches but still displays well.
Condition (Very Good). Size 29 - 3/4" T.
19th century rosewood cased banjo barometer by B Bianchi of Tunbridge Wells, damp/dry indicator thermometer and level, 37"
Aneroid Hanging Barometer with Carved Oak: For your consideration is a carved oak aneroid barometer. This barometer features stunning floral carvings as well as a circular face which shows the forecast. Also on the barometer is a thermometer that goes to 130 degrees Fahrenheit and 50 degrees centigrade. Measures 35" x 11" x 2. 75". Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer‰Ûªs responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
Wooden Coca-Cola Thermometer.
Circa 1905. Some brightening and retouching to the face of the thermometer. Displays very well.
Condition (Very Good). Size 21" T.
A Collection of Desk Articles comprising a clock thermometer an ink well a paper knife a pen tray and a rocker blotter; 6 items total. Height of first 6 inches.
Embossed Tin Dad's Root Beer Thermometer.
Description 1950s. A few very minor bends and general nice quality restoration and touchup, especially around the outer edges and border areas. Displays very well.
Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 25 - 3/4" T.
BAROMETER-THERMOMETER,Louis XVI, France, 18th century. Carved and gilt wood. India ink descriptions written on paper for weather forecasts and temperatures as well as the inscription "Par Paraut, Rue Ste Margueritte No 24, FB St Antoine a Paris". Restoration required. H 87 cm, W 52 cm.
Unusual Glass & Aluminum Coca-Cola Thermometer.
1960s. Logo is totally restored on the glass as well as the back piece which was once tin and is now cardboard. Very nice example.
Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 15" x 15".
Rosewood five glass banjo barometer signed B. Bianchi, Tunbridge Wells, within a shaped case surmounted by an onion top; also another banjo onion top barometer/thermometer signed F.T. Pratley, Derby (2)
Large Coca-Cola Porcelain Thermometer. Description 1950s. Very clean with the exception of three large chips as well as some edge nicks and bends. Missing the tube.Condition (7.5+, Very Good). Size 8" x 36".
Wooden Coca-Cola Thermometer.
Circa 1905. Tube is not functioning but still has a good overall appearance with strong remaining stencil. Only some medium surface wear, paint chipping, and loss. One tear and hole in top center with an extra nail hole as well.
Condition (Good). Size 21" T.
FIFTEEN BRASS CASED BAROMETERS CIRCA 1890-1930 4.125" to 7.25" in diameter All aneroid type made from a special alloy, this design eliminated the mercury variety.
In this lot there are home type wall mounted units as well as flanged examples which could be
ship mounted. Various makers. No shipping restrictions. One unit has a thermometer but is alcohol based.
A GEORGIAN MAHOGANY WHEEL BAROMETER, the 8" silvered dial signed Bianchi & Barnascone, Blackbourn with spirit tube thermometer over, the shell and paterae inlaid case with break arch pediment, 38" high; together with a five glass wheel barometer, the level signed A. Solca, Tunbridge Wells (2)
VICTORIAN MAHOGANY STANDARD STICK BAROMETER: Arched top mahogany case with ivory appearance faceplates incised marked STANDARD. Ivory appearance faceplate on thermometer as well. Brass cistern at base. 36 1/2'' h. x 3 1/2'' x 1 3/4''.CONDITION: No staining to faceplate on thermometer. SHIPPERS NOTE: Contains mercury. Also note that this item cannot be shipped outside of the U.S.
Lot of 2: Metal & Glass Thermometers. Description Circa 1950s. Hahn Hi-Boy and Westinghouse. Both have some mild paint flaking and some mild stains mostly around the bottom edges as well as interior soiling.Condition (7.5 - 7.8, Very Good). Size 12" Dia.
Lot of 3: Bireley's Tin Thermometers. Description Circa 1940s and 1950s. The taller thermometer has paint chips on the top and bottom and medium wear and scuffs otherwise. The two 1950s are fairly clean overall with only minor marks and a few small areas of touchup on the yellow thermometer as well as some edge rust and spider webbing.Condition (7.0 - 9.5, Very Good - Excellent). Size 13" T. & 16" T.
Lot of 2: Nesbitt's Tin Thermometers. Description 1940s. Both present very well. Minor marks, and a few small scratches.Condition (8.3 - 8.8+, Excellent). Size 23" & 27" T.
Tin Artesian Well Drilling Thermometer.
Description Driller's name was Adrian Hillock from Westbrook, ME. Neat graphics with old drilling truck shown. Some minor wear, very light rubs, small dark spots around edges, and overall wear.
Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 15" T.
1939 NY World's Fair Still Bank & Thermometer.
Description Combination item. Thermometer has cardboard piece marked "New York World's Fair 1939" and base is marked "New York World's Fair 1939" as well. Fairly scarce still bank has original trap. Some scratching and wear overall.
Condition (Very Good). Size 12 - 1/2" T.
Ballater- a miniature Scottish provincial silver mounted novelty thermometer
William Robb, marked ROBB / BALLATER Edinburgh 1912, the simple rectangular case with hinged lid opening to reveal an ivory stained plaque with mercury thermometer
5.5cm 1,5cm x 0.5cm
Note: Miniature and novelty items formed a large part of Robb's work and although made for commercial reasons, they also to show his ability as a maker. A large range were made and were popular with local collectors.
interior a little dirty with polish residue. outer case with minor surface marks.
the marks well struck.
ivory and thermometer in good condition
Tin Wishing Well Orange Thermometer.
Description 1960s. Made in Canada. Great colors with simple graphics. Only some very small marks and light scratching to the top half.
Condition (Near Mint). Size 40 - 1/2" T.
Embossed Tin Coca-Cola Thermometer.
1937. Small area of rust around the thermometer tube tie-down and at bottom center of bottle with shallow dents as well.
Condition (Excellent). Size 16" T.
Alka-Selzter Dial Thermometer.
1950s. Some light interior soiling and surface rust with small paint chips, especially around bottom perimeter. Still displays very well.
Condition (Very Good). Size 12 - 1/4" Dia.
Coca-Cola Mirror Sign.
Circa 1940. Also includes a thermometer and left inset. Complete with original frame. Normal to light wear and disruption in the silvering. Displays well.
Condition (Very Good). Size Framed: 14 - 1/4" x 10 - 1/4".
Lot of 2: Assorted Tin Thermometers w/ Dials. Description Circa 1940s. Ma's and Frank's. Frank's has some paint residue on the edges, a few shallow dents, some small chips and general light wear. Ma's is clean with only some small scratches and minor edge marks as well as one or two surface scratches.Condition (7.5 & 8.5, Very Good & Excellent). Size Both: 7" x 27".
Double Cola Tin Thermometer.
This Double Cola thermometer has just a few tiny nicks. Some scratching around the top hole and an area of discoloration near that top hole. Still displays very well.
Condition (Excellent). Size 27" L.
Lot of 2: Porcelain Coca-Cola Thermometers.
French-Canadian. Circa 1939. The red version has some soiling and larger chips and nicks at several places and light marks otherwise. The tube is likely not original as well. The green version is very clean and bright with only a few chips and nicks and some areas of restoration ...
Collection of World's Fair Items. NYWF 39-40; NYWF 64-65. NYWF 1939 Scarf featuring so many of the stylishly Modernist iconic buildings of the 1939 Fair. Two fabric patches. Lots of figural TandP Items including Thermometer and Snow Globe. Many glass items. From The Personal Collection of Neil Benson, a Philadelphia Photographer and Founding Member of the Found Object Artist's Collective known as the Dumpster Divers. ---
Condition: Expect wear. Well used and loved.
1963 Dr. Pepper PAM Dial Thermometer.
Description Medium interior soiling and general outer case soiling. Still displays well.
Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 11 - 3/4" Dia.
Tin Rislone Oil Additive Thermometer.
Description Circa 1940s. Nice graphics with product can shown. Some very minor discoloration, mostly to red areas, minor rubs, small edge bends, and light scratches throughout. Still displays very well.
Condition (Very Good Plus). Size 25 - 3/4" x 10".
Lot of 3: Mason's Root Beer Tin Thermometers. Description Circa 1940s to 1950s. All present well. The darker of the three has some mild to medium stains, a few rust spots and medium wear overall. The other versions are cleaner with one having some shallow dents and medium wear. The other only has light wear.Condition (7.3 - 9.2, Very Good - Near Mint). Size All: 10" x 25".
Mentholatum Porcelain Thermometer. Description Circa 1920s. Minor edge chips. Small chip near top mounting hole and the "P" of Pure. Displays well.Condition (8.5 - 8.7, Excellent). Size 6 - 1/2" x 19".
LOUIS XVI STYLE CARVED, GILT, AND PAINTED BAROMETERFrench, 19th/20th century, with wreath and floral top, centering a throat thermometer above a trophy of lovebirds flanked by cornucopia centering a barometer dial, 49 x 22 in.
Note: Caution: Mercury Present
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition:
presents well, appears to be made with old wood, some repairs at wreath, scattered shrinkage cracks, some minor losses to gilding and carving. Caution: Mercury present
BLACK FOREST STYLE CLOCK W/ BAROMETER & THERM.Black Forest style clock with barometer and thermometer, well-carved oak case, clock dial behind beveled glass window, with Arabic numerals, pomme hands, faintly signed Charles E. Rose, Halifax, movement with "snowflake" hallmark, likely Swiss, over Fahrenheit and Centigrade thermometer and barometer, clock not operating, unknown if thermometer or barometer operating, overall: approx 27"h, 10"w, 6.5lbs
GROUP OF THREE ANIMAL HOOF DESK ARTICLES Comprising a deer leg hanging thermometer, an elk hoof ink well with hinged lid and an ashtray. 5 1/4 to 11 in. Property from a Private New Hampshire Collector Estimate $ 250-450
Porcelain Fatima Cigarettes Thermometer.
Description 1920s to 1930s. Presents very well. Restoration and touchup to bottom and top two inches, otherwise, some edge chips and nicks, separation of the fluid in the barometer, and minor marks or wear.
Condition (Very Good Plus). Size 27" T.
Coca-Cola Wooden Thermometer. Description Circa 1910. Fading on the red. Medium wear, marks and soiling. Displays well.Condition (7.0 - 7.3, Very Good). Size 5" x 21".
Ambrosia Brewing Co. Reverse Glass Mirror.
With thermometer. Paint is very clean overall with just light wear to mirror. Thermometer works well. Rare in this condition.
Condition (Excellent). Size Framed: 14 - 1/4" x 10 - 1/4".
Tin Moxie Thermometer.
Circa 1940s. Clean and bright colors. Some minor surface scratches, small marks, a few shallow dents, and light edge bends. Minor color touchup to bottom edge but still displays quite well.
Condition (Very Good). Size 25 - 1/2" x 9 - 3/4".
Tin Ramon’s Pills Thermometer.
Description 1940s. Nice overall appearance with great color. A few mild stains to right border, a few small spots of touchup, mostly to top and bottom mounting holes, and the back of the piece has been repainted silver. Displays well.
Condition (Very Good Plus). Size 21" x 8 - 3/4".
Lot of 2: Tin Moxie Thermometers.
1960s to 1970s. One has only light edge wear and the other has more extensive edge wear with a few strong scrapes as well. The thermometer tube is detached and taped to the back of the lesser piece.
Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Each: 12" T.
Dollond, London. A George III mahogany stick barometer, the swan neck pediment with turned ivory urn finial, with silvered plate inscribed 'Dollond, London,' with vernier scale and thermometer, the hinged door with applied mouldings, the body with figured veneer and moulded edge and turned well cover, the base with adjuster, 39.5in (100cm) h.
A Collection of Thirteen Continental Champlevé Enamel Articles
The Trunk with Mark of Pavel Ovchinnikov with the Imperial Warrant, St. Petersburg, Late 19th Century; The Group Primarily 19th Century
comprising a framed thermometer, a picture frame, a two-handled tray, a smaller tray, a trunk-form box, a clock, two single-well inkstands, a dual-well inkstand, a pair of candlesticks, a hand mirror and a single candlestick holder.
the trunk marked with '84' standard to the underside
Height of picture frame 9 1/4 inches.
Property from the Estate of Jules and Gwen Knapp, Glencoe, Illinois
1950s Tin Coca-Cola Cigar Thermometer.
Description Light to medium overall wear and marks. Slightly darkened in the top six-inches but still displays well.
Condition (Very Good). Size 29 - 3/4" T.
A VICTORIAN POLISHED CAST IRON DESKTOP BAROMETER, THERMOMETER, AND CLOCK STAND, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, : A VICTORIAN POLISHED CAST IRON DESKTOP BAROMETER, THERMOMETER, AND CLOCK STAND, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with a pierced crest of paired scrolling acanthus centering a pinecone finial, above a "C" scrolls cartouche enclosing grape cluster and leaf pendant within an architectural background ending in curling tipped sides suspending swirling grape leaf and cluster vines, above left side circular barometer enclosing blued steel spear and crescent moon hand under a gilt metal spear tipped pointer encircled by traditional weather conditions and marked with maker's four stars over "C" centered by a large scrolling tipped "X, " over "ANEROID / BAROMETER, " set within a conforming leaf tip and dart cast frame trimmed in beading, mounted with side curling foliate pendant, opposite a matching framed clock with white dial enclosing black Roman numerals and Breguet style hands above twin key escapements, flanking a white enameled metal with glass temperature Fahrenheit and Réamur guage, over a stepped grapevine with berries reticulated base centering a blank shield and raised on scrolled acanthine modeled feet, verso centering a single curling detailed strut support flanked by a brass clockworks stamped with maker's mark four stars over a "C" on a curling tipped "X", opposite a brass plate covered barometer, includes one English winding key. Height: 13 3/4" Width: 14 3/4" Depth: 6 1/2"    Provenance: From a Well-Traveled Private Collector, Houston, Texas. Condition Good condition with clear glazed surface and expected light scattered rust spots, barometer cover has small 8 o'clock crack and maybe clear plastic replacement, the enameled metal temperature gauge has small hairline cracks, verso brass plate covering barometer has oxidized areas, while the brass clock mechanism has only surface dust buildup. The clock is possibly a replacement by the same manufacturer. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS. "
BAROMETER - 19th c. mahogany English wall barometer, marked C. Fontana, High Wycombe. Well proportioned body with broken arch pediment and brass finial, edges are trimmed with ebony. Thermometer is set behind bowed glass as well as convex glass over barom
Tin Mission Orange Thermometer. Description 1940s. Strong yellow background with blue graphics. Minor chipping on right and left edges with some old touchup. Displays well.Condition (8.0, Excellent). Size 14 - 1/2" x 5 - 3/4".
Miss Sunbeam Round Thermometer. Description 1957. Rare and hard-to-find. Presents well but with water stains at the bottom caused by being outside with peeling around the “Miss Sunbeam” at very bottom of face.Condition (Displays as 9.0, Excellent). Size 12" Dia.
B-1 Lemon-Lime Soda Round Pam Thermometer. Description Displays well with strong color and some dust on side of glass.Condition (8.0, Excellent). Size 12" Dia.