This was one of the first things i noticed at a recent estate sale i went to. I absolutely loved it, even with the damaged glass over the barometer.
I have never came across such a beautifully designed wood/en barometer/thermometer. There’s what looks to be a few specks and places of paint splatter in places. But, most of the wood looks to be intact. The knobs at each end are worn on the tip.
Even with the wear i see and the broken glass, in my opinion, it’s still such an old/antique, uniquely designed… But, beautifully designed, piece to display. The piece the thermometer is attached to is made of a… My husband thought it might be a porcelain type of material but i don’t think it is. But the thermometer looks to be in good working order.
I do know earlier when i went out, it was rainy and we’ve had scattered showers today. Someone could replace the glass. On the bottom of the barometer face, in small, fine, print ‘germany’ i also noticed on the back, imprinted in the material is a number ‘151′ where the barometer is located on the back, it’s a metal material on the backside of it. Tallest part, tip of the knob on the bottom to the tip of the knob on the top, it measures approximately 17 1/4 inches. There’s some wear on the wood in places. Again, the tips of the knobs have worn and at the top arch there’s a place on the front where it looks like it might have rubbed against a rough surface at one time.
But, you might be able to see this in one of the photo’s uploaded. 12 photos uploaded hoping you can tell more about it and the condition. I haven’t taken time to clean and it’s dusty in places. Thanks for your interest and looking.
The item “ANTIQUE 1800’s or Decorative Ornate Wood Germany BAROMETER THERMOMETER Estate &” is in sale since Wednesday, June 18, 2014. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “eaptcbn2006″ and is located in Swannanoa, North Carolina.
This item can be shipped worldwide.
