D. Albino, Cheltenham, a Sheraton-style wheel barometer: the eight-inch round silvered dial engraved with typical barometer markings and maker's name D, Albino, Cheltenham and having a blued-steel hand and brass pointer, with a Georgian-style cast brass bezel, the mahogany case with Sheraton-style shell and floral inlay, with a thermometer set within the trunk and having an architectural pediment top with brass finial, height 97cms (inc. finial)* Biography Donello Albino is recorded as working in Cheltenham as both a watch & clockmaker from circa 1840 until at least 1856 and was one of number of members of the family working as barometer makers in both Cheltenham, the Cotswolds and London.* Note. Reference Edwin Banfield, Barometer Makers & Retailers, Baros Books 1991.