Archives for November 2014

ANTIQUE POCKET COMPASS AND BAROMETER/ALTIMETER

This item is a unique instrument containing a compass and barometer that unscrew so both can be used at the same time. It is approximately 2″ diameter and 1″ think when it is together. The compass has a dampener. Unfortunately the barometer no longer works. There is no makers name so it’s hard to know [...]

Aneroid Barometer Mechanism

Vintage Holosteric Barometer PHBN Made in France X Dourde

This is a very nice vintage holosteric barometer which appears to be in good working order. I put it in a plastic bag with air and. When i squeezed the bag.
The needle moved up then back in place. On the back it has the letters phbn. It was made in france and says x [...]

SUPERB 19thC BLACK FOREST WOODEN WALNUT CARVING WITH FRENCH BAROMETER c1890s

This is a superb barometer with the intricate walnut wooden casing with flowers & leaves of which. During our research we have been informed it certainly dates from the 19th century. The barometer is of a french origin. In a brass with the glass face. We have been informed the walnut carvings is of a [...]

Antique LLOYD’S HYGRODEIK Old TAYLOR INSTRUMENT Co. BRASS Scientific HYGROMETER

All items start at $0.99. Unusual & seldom seen 1902 patented hygrometer. Antique brass lloyd’s hygrodeik instrument. This is a great looking and seldom seen 100+ year old hygrometer known as lloyd’s hygrodeik. The all brass construction makes for an impressive looking scientific instrument that is marked several times by tycos and the taylor [...]

Antique Negretti & Zambra London 750 Pocket Barometer & Altimeter Leather Case

It is model 750 made by negretti & zambra of london. It is in very nice condition. The gold gilt finish, printing on the face, crystal and moving altimeter look perfect. Leather travel case is lined in silk. The leather case shows some wear.
It measures 2″ wide x 3/4″ thick. I will be listing [...]

Vintage SHIP’S BAROMETER by NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA London w/Gimballed Bracket +BOX

Tall and would be a fantastic addition to any nautical collection. Please look at all pics. Remember you are the expert in your field of collecting. I added these last few sentences because i do my best to describe all items as best i can so as not to misrepresent anything.The item “Vintage SHIP’S [...]

Antique Cased Pocket Barometer

This barometer was made in england for the pinkham & smith in boston. The round part of the barometer is about 2 1/8 inches in diameter. Lengthwise, the barometer measures about 2 3/4 inches. The case measures about 2 1/4 inches in diameter. Pocket barometers were used by hikers and balloonists since they double as [...]