Mentioning old Italian roots recently prompted me to recall that my ancestors were barometer makers in the 1800's. They were brothers Dominic and Ambrose Luvate of Preston in the North of England.
Their old barometers are still very collectable and there are many examples online. This one by Ambrose was made around 1850 [listed at Raymond Farrelly].
I never inherited one, don't own one and they're not my cup of mercury to be honest and in fact I'm not that keen on antiques generally. Quite pricey as well as Christmas prezzies go!
Hong Kong plastic for me! I blame a Sixties childhood!
Hong Kong plastic for me! I blame a Sixties childhood!
Have you any interesting ancestors readers? Did they do anything interesting or make the collectables of the future?
Dominic Luvate was my great-great-great grandfather. Ambrose was in fact his son.
ReplyDeleteI have been searching for one of his barometers for years.
Hi Harry. What a small world! We are related! I am the grandson of Florence Luvate. You can contact me privately via email if you wish anytime. My email is at the bottom [Woodsy].
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