D. LUVATE MAHOGANY WHEEL BAROMETER.

D. LUVATE MAHOGANY WHEEL BAROMETER. Circa 1830. Signed D. Luvate, Preston. The swan’s neck cresting centering a pediment above a dry/damp indicator, the throat with thermometer with silvered dial above a convex mirrorplate within a reeded ebony slip, the base with silvered dial barometer with convex glass and brass bezel above the adjuster post, the base fitted with a leveler marked “A. LUVATE / PRESTON”. The maker is probably Dominic Luvate (also spelled Luvatte), who is recorded working at 43 Friargate and 23 Friargate in Preston in 1828 and 1834 respectively. SIZE: 38″ h. PROVENANCE: From a fine home in Bucksport, Maine. CONDITION: Glass tube intact, leveler adjustment knob missing. Otherwise appears very good overall. 9-93149 (400-600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2390	$920.00	D. LUVATE MAHOGANY WHEEL BAROMETER. Circa 1830. Signed D. Luvate, Preston. The swan’s neck cresting centering a pediment above a dry/damp indicator, the throat with thermometer with silvered dial above a convex mirrorplate within a reeded ebony slip, the base with silvered dial barometer with convex glass and brass bezel above the adjuster post, the base fitted with a leveler marked “A. LUVATE / PRESTON”. The maker is probably Dominic Luvate (also spelled Luvatte), who is recorded working at 43 Friargate and 23 Friargate in Preston in 1828 and 1834 respectively. SIZE: 38″ h. PROVENANCE: From a fine home in Bucksport, Maine. CONDITION: Glass tube intact, leveler adjustment knob missing. Otherwise appears very good overall. 9-93149 (400-600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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