ENGLISH ROSEWOOD STICK BAROMETER CHARLES WILDER c.1860 Start Price USD 0.99 Current Price USD 441.00 Time Left - Bid Count 18 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 22, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 02, 2008 Location Comfort Country, Ontario See more about 'ENGLISH ROSEWOOD STICK BAROMETER CHARLES WILDER c.1860' Description Gothic Rosewood Stick Barometer/Thermometer, Charles Wilder, Peterboro, New Hampshire, c. 1860, Recently acquired from the estate of a very prolific collector of fine clocks, maps, barometers and stamps. Thumb-molded door opens to an engraved brass/silvered dial showing barometric pressure. Scales are marked "Woodruff's Pat. June 5, 1860" and  "Charles Wilder Peterboro N.H."     5-3/4" mercury column mounted on 8" base. Graduations somewhat faded but still visible. Nice patina on what appears to be original finish. Number 33 impression (top back). Measures approx. 38" long Auction listing stated this item was purchased for $375 in 1982. Shipping estimates (Canada Post Regular Parcel 8-10 bus days) include insurance and are 'worst case'. Exact cost will be determined by actual location and final selling price (per insurance). Faster shipping can be arranged. Canada:            $25 - $40 US (lower 48):  $38 - $53Elsewhere, please contact me. Questions? Please ask before bidding - I am not knowledgable in antiques/barometers, but will do my absolute best to answer any questions you may have.On 26-Nov-08 at 20:43:37 EST, seller added the following information:NOTE:  APOLOGIES, BUT I HAD OVERLOOKED TO MENTION IN THE LISTING THAT THE BAROMETER TUBE WILL BE EMPTIED AS PER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS (standard proceedure). AGAIN, APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED. For more information, please contact me.   Place a Bid!