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289. H. J. BROOK OIL ON CANVAS “CATBOAT ADDIE L. PRESTON,” 1885,
depicted flying the American flag, club burgee, pennant, and 7 crewmen sailing in a stiff
breeze off the coast, signed and dated lower left, in tête-de-nègre lacquered wood frame.
16 in. x 20 in. Overall 20 ½ in. x 24 ½ in.
290. RARE CARY EXPEDITION
METEOROLOGICAL MAHOGANY SLIM-
DOOR MARINE STICK BAROMETER, William
Cary (1759-1825), London, circa 1820, with original
ivory key, hanging plates and ring; inscribed on top plate
Cary London. 11 x ¾ inch hand-engraved silvered brass
22 to 31 inches scale plate with vernier; 0 to 130 degree
F thermometer on door with 11 x 1 inch plate. Original
brass base, portable screw and washer with a later gimbal.
Width at head 1-5/8”, frame 1-1/2” tapering to 1-3/8”,
length 39” (all included).
Note: An almost identical barometer in Collection of the
Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, Virginia (Accession
number 1976.0024.000007A) is attributed to be of one of four
barometers made for a British Antarctic expedition.
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