A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH 10 INCH DIAL I. Braham, Torquay, circa 1830 The 10 inch circular silvered register with engraved basket of fruit and leafy scrolls to centre within concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within cast brass convex glazed bezel, the ebony line-edged case with hygrometer to the swan neck pediment over bowfronted Fahrenheit scale mercury tube thermometer to the tapered upright, the rectangular base inset with a glazed spirit level signed I. BRAHAM, TORQUAY over cavetto moulded underside. 109cm (43ins) high excluding finial. John Braham is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Torquay circa 1820-40. Banfield notes that he moved down from Liverpool during the early 19th century and became clockmaker to the Duchess of Clarence. Condition Report: Tube is intact and filled but has a small airlock at the top and is currently plugged. The mechanism is intact but will require setting-up; there is no setting pointer adjustment key present with the instrument. The register is in good condition with nice even silvering. The thermometer, hygrometer and spirit level are also in sound condition but with some mellowing to the silvered finishes. The case is generally in sound original condition; the pediment has losses to the mouldings applied to the swan-neck section and the upper hinge of the rear door is incomplete. Otherwise faults are limited to various minor bumps, scuffs, wear and age related blemishes including some bubbling to the veneers to the sides. Condition Report Disclaimer