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J. Hicks Seismograph in Mahogany Case. London: J. Hicks, ca. 19th century. Brass and metal seismograph with thick beveled glass sides, in a polished mahogany case. Maker's label mounted in cabinet. Drawer contains sheets of blank seismograph paper. 9 x 14 ¾ x 9". James Joseph Hicks (1837 – 1916) was an inventor and manufacturer of scientific instruments whose business flourished in the late 19th and early 20th century.