A top quality Victorian rosewood marine stick barometer with bone scales and original brass gimbal by Parnell, London; fully overhauled and working c.1880. The slim proportioned rosewood case with arched top to the glazed viewing window, angled bone scales sat behind with twin remote adjustable vernier marker. The slim figured rosewood trunk with thermometer set to the centre, matching bone scale and original mercury action thermometer. Cylindrical brass cistern cistern cover to the base. The barometer sat in a polished brass gimbal with hinged action for folding the baromete...r flush to the wall. Bears the makers name Parnell, Hermitage Bridge, London to the top of the scales. Presented in superb original condition with a rich polish to the case, the movement fully overhauled and working. Measures 36" high x 3" wide at the scale x 2" wide at the trunk x 2" maximum deep. Sits 9.5" away from the wall with the gimbal folded out. Stock number 42419.