{"product_id":"antique-scientific-instrument-c-1800s-a-curiosity-a-victorian-mahogany-sympiesometer-t-hemsley-tower-hill-london","title":"Sympiesometer,Antique,  Scientific Instrument,  c. 1800s, Curiosity, Victorian, Mahogany,T Hemsley, London","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 5.0pt 0cm .0001pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eLeans Gallery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 5.0pt 0cm .0001pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #41200b; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePaintings, antiques and objects of art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #41200b; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSince 1949 - 07846710760\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 5.0pt 0cm .0001pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eRare Victorian Mahogany Sympiesometer by T. Hemsley, Tower Hill, London, Early 19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eA fine and rare Victorian sympiesometer by \u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eT. Hemsley of Tower Hill, London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, an important maker of early meteorological instruments. The sympiesometer was developed as a compact alternative to the mercury barometer, particularly favoured for marine and domestic use during the early 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eThis example is housed in its original \u003cstrong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003emahogany case with bevelled glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, fitted with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003esilvered scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003emercury thermometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and characteristic \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eU-shaped tube with sliding adjustment scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lower section features the adjustable \u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003ekidney-shaped aperture engraved with barometric readings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with a subsidiary dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eInstruments by Hemsley are increasingly scarce and sought after by collectors of early scientific and maritime instruments. This piece combines historical importance with strong decorative appeal, making it suitable for both serious collections and traditional interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eGood antique condition overall, showing honest age-related wear consistent with early 19th-century instruments. The mahogany case and glass are well preserved with minor surface marks. Scales and engraving remain clear and legible.\u003cbr data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003ePlease note: the instrument is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003esold without mercury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003enot guaranteed to be in working order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, as is standard with antique barometers. Suitable for display or professional restoration if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-hyphenate: auto; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto; margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #44546a; background: white;\"\u003eHeight: 53 cm (approximately 21 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers in some countries may be required to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping. Overseas buyers, please get in touch for courier charges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #5c4600; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eClocks, Mantle clocks, music boxes, and other similar items may require service after transportation and are sold as decorative pieces. Please note, whilst clocks currently work, during transport, all clocks are moved around a lot, and therefore, they may require setting up upon receiving them, as well as the possibility of requiring professional assistance or service, as they can get 'stuck'. There is no guarantee that the clock will work smoothly after it has been transported. Leans Gallery does not guarantee any barometers, clocks, or music boxes to be in working order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219142291804,"sku":null,"price":1125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-15.jpg?v=1769510889","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/antique-scientific-instrument-c-1800s-a-curiosity-a-victorian-mahogany-sympiesometer-t-hemsley-tower-hill-london","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}