Archives for October 28, 2014

The History Of The Barometer And How It Works Asaf Bar Yosef

19TH CENTURY (1800s) ENGLISH BANJO BAROMETER 37

This is a 19th century (1800s), english (possibly american) banjo barometer. The piece has an overall height of 37″ measuring 10″ at the widest point. It is not in working order. Starting at the top, the components include: a hygrometer (dry/damp), therometer, convex mirror, the barometer proper, setting dial, and lastly, the leveling tube. With [...]