Industrial Revolution Timepiece with Barometer and Thermometer
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A rare and unusual 'Industrial Revolution' timepiece with barometer and thermometer, a finely engineered brass working model based on the James Watt steam engine patented in 1769, housed in a glass case in a fitted wood base, with key, 31 cm high, the case 41 cm high, 39 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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- Timepiece - In today's usage, the word "clock" is the name given to any instrument used for measuring time, but the word clock is derived from the Celtic word meaning "bell", and traditionally a clock without a bell or chime was known as a timepiece.
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