An early 19th century carved and inlaid mahogany Dutch contra-barometer signed F. Bazerga, Rotterdam the architectural cresting with central carved urn over a pair of verre églomisé gilt-decorated glass panels, the tubes and scales protected by a glazed door over a matching base with dependent finials, the twin scales with engraved swag decoration and various predictions, 24cm wide x 9cm deep x 133cm high Footnotes: Literature Bert Bolle, Barometers in Beeld, 1983, fig. 265. Provenance From the collection of the late Cornelis Paulus van Pauwvliet. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing