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

foliate designs down the sides

Wavy hooked design

Wilkinson Lamp Company

floral fronts

Note: (1) arm pin replaced

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