Lot #64: Antique Scottish Mahogany Stick Barometer – Gardner & Co., Glasgow – 19th Century

Antique Scottish stick barometer, attributed to Gardner & Co., Opticians to the Queen, Glasgow. Housed in a mahogany case with engraved brass register plate and thermometer scale, featuring classic weather markings including Very Dry, Set Fair, Fair, Change, Rain, and Stormy. According to accompanying research material (newspaper article shown in photos), barometers marked Gardner & Co., 53 Buchanan Street, Glasgow are believed to date to the mid–late 19th century (circa 1860–1883), when the firm operated from that address. Gardner was a highly regarded Scottish maker of optical and scientific instruments, with royal commissions. Details: • Mahogany stick barometer case • Brass register plate and engraved scale • Glass tube and original fittings visible • Maker: Gardner & Co., Glasgow • Period: 19th century • Article discussing comparable example included (for reference only) Condition: • Antique condition consistent with age, fragile • Surface wear, patina, and oxidation to brass • Interior components visible; working condition unknown and untested • Please review all photos carefully for condition and details A striking and collectible example of 19th-century Scottish scientific instrumentation, well suited for antique barometer collectors, decorators, and period interiors. Pickup category timeslot {A}