£25
Stokes & Watson, Manchester, Victorian oak aneroid barometer, the signed 7 inch silvered dial within an acorn and oak leaf frame, verso stamped 186, 31cm.
The firm Stokes & Watson, 6 Market Street, Manchester were in business from the 1860's until the early 20th century. They were typical opticians of the period and made and/or sold a variety of instruments including microscopes, microscope slides, lantern slides, camera lenses, gramophone cylinder recordings, binoculars, barometers and eyeglasses.
Cosmetically in good condition, showing only several tiny chips/nicks to the edges of the leaf/acorn carved decoration.
Unable to confirm its fully working, although it appears complete
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