A late 19th century miniature combination pocket barometer a...

Hammer

£420

A late 19th century miniature combination pocket barometer and compass, circa 1890, unsigned but likely made by F. Kuhn, Luzern, Switzerland, with white metal drum shaped body and fitted suspension ring, all over engine turned decoration, the compass with mother of pearl face, quartered and half black 'Singers' Patent' dial with cardinal points, dial 42mm, the barometer with silvered dial and blued steel hand, 0-9000 / 31-22 scale, 'Compensated', and swivel bezel with point marker, dial 47mm, bevelled glass to both sides, overall 29 by 50mm, 69mm including jump ring, within original fitted double sided burgundy leather case, blue velvet and white silk lined, with push button clasps, 41 by 62 by 73mm.