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A rare George III period mahogany stick barometer inlaid with boxwood; the thermometer with Fahrenheit and Reaumur Scales.
* Thomas Heath was a distinguished instrument-maker whose advertisements show that he made globes, spheres, weather-glasses, mathematical instruments with books on how to use them. Around 1750 he formed a partnership with his former apprentice, Tycho Wing, who was also his son-in-law.
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HEATH and WING. LONDON
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Height: 92.5 cmThe BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
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- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees