Name/Title
BarometerEntry/Object ID
1998.002.001Description
Barometer/thermometer originally belonging to Capt. A.S. Palmer and said to have been installed on every ship he was captain of. Carved rosewood or mahogany(?) with turned, swirled themometer case, brass container at stem for mercury; mounted on 12" long gimble mount. Placed in front hall after Alexander retired from the sea. Purchased by SHS in 1976 at auction.
For Sale as of May 2006: "A particularly good bow-fronted mahogany stick barometer by Henry Frodsham of Castle St. Liverpool.Henry Frodsham is recorded as working between 1828 and 1851." Price Band £5,001 - 10,000. W.F. Turk/
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Palmer HouseMade/Created
Date made
1830Place
Location
Liverpool, EnglandNotes
Date: 1830s
Made: Frodsham, Henry