Lot 58: Art Deco Rototherm and Shortland Bowen Oak Cased Desk Barometer and Thermometer Set
An Art Deco period desk barometer and thermometer set housed in a dark-stained oak case featuring a stepped architectural design with prominent wood grain. The instrument set includes a circular thermometer dial to the left and a square aneroid barometer dial to the right. The thermometer dial is marked with a dual temperature scale in Celsius (-20 to 60) and Fahrenheit (0 to 140). It bears the signature Rototherm, the monogram (SB) for Shortland Bowen, and is marked MADE IN ENGLAND at the base. The square barometer dial includes weather prognostications ranging from Stormy to Very Dry, alongside Rising and Falling pressure indicators, and is marked MADE IN ENGLAND at the bottom centre.
Condition report:
The set is in good overall condition consistent with its age, showing minor surface wear and light scuffing to the wooden case. A small white adhesive label marked 12 12 is attached to the front left side of the case. The mechanical components are sold as untested for accuracy or functional working order.
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