Coast guard, signed john bliss & co. New york, made in france on inside round plate. This scientific instrument is housed in its original box. It has a brass body with brass inner components. John bliss & co: n. Located at 128 front street, ca. Advertised as chronometer maker. The barometer is listed in the book american clocks by brooks palmer, page 152.
Card from prior owner states cleaned and in working order. Set for 600′ above sea level. Please view photos for detail and condition.
The item “Holosteric Barometer US Coast Guard Signed John Bliss & Co C. 1891-1898″ is in sale since Friday, November 28, 2014. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “junkmantiques” and is located in Taylorsville, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Maker: John Bliss & Co.
