Bidspirit auction | A Mixed Collection of Barometers


A Mixed Collection of Barometers Decorative Objects and Musical Instruments - A mixed group of vintage collectables and household items. The lot features a mahogany plaque aneroid weather station with three brass-rimmed dials for barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity. Meteorological terms including RAIN, CHANGE, and FAIR are printed on the central dial. A second desktop barometer is set into a natural grey slate base. Musical instruments include two handmade kalimbas, one constructed on a rectangular wooden box with metal tines and the other in a heart-shaped wooden form with circular sound holes. Ceramic items comprise a Staffordshire-style seated spaniel with black markings and a gilt collar, a blue Jasperware candlestick with white classical relief decoration, a teardrop-shaped vase with polychrome geometric patterns, and a brown glazed beer stein with moulded relief scenes. Glassware includes a hexagonal trinket box with a metal frame and a square art glass plate, both featuring a yellow and orange sunburst design. Utility items consist of a chrome vacuum pitcher, a black leatherette-covered thermos flask with a metal cap, and a large wooden spool. A novelty black metal tin is printed with Panasonic LR20 and supports a small plastic model van. A miniature clock tower model and faceted glass dish are also included. Height: 28 cm.