A good early 19th century satinwood wheel barometer Corti & Son, 94 Holborn Hill, London Surmounted by a broken swan neck pediment with ivory buttons centred by a brass urn over a detachable hygrometer and mercury thermometer, main dial, recording knob and spirit level, the signed silvered 9 inch dial with seven weather predictions reading to one-fortieth of an inch, with recording hand, all framed by a brass bezel. 100cms (3ft 4ins) high Footnotes: John Corti worked from 94 Holborn Hill from 1809 to 1815. It is not known when his son joined the family firm. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com