Large English Joshua Ronchetti Figured Mahogany Veneer Banjo Barometer screens foliate designs down the sides

foliate designs down the sides

Wilkinson Lamp Company

Note: (1) arm pin replaced

but in different glass colors

Note: small glaze flakes (top handle)

Large English Joshua Ronchetti Figured Mahogany Veneer Banjo Barometer screens foliate designs down the sidesDETAILS Antique Georgian period banjo barometer with swan neck and urn pediment over a hygrometer (humidity), thermometer dials and level. PLACE OF ORIGIN England United Kingdom MAKER Joshua Ronchetti (Manchester, England, 1808 52). At 43 Market Street from 1833 c. 1950 MARKS Plaque: J. Ronchetti. Optica 43 Market St. Manchester. PERIOD William IV (1830 37) Early 19th century DATE Circa 1835 DIMENSIONS Width 12. 5 Depth 2. 5 Height 44. 5 inches