Antique 1850’s barometer and thermometer scientific instrument. Scrimshaw ivory face plate for barometer and thermometer. Used to measure the barometric pressure change from one day to the next with adjustable ivory markers. Advertising piece for ben-pike’s son & co. Opticians, 928 broadway, new york city. There information was scrimshawed in ivory inlay. The mercury in the barometer should be reconditioned. Please call so we can make other arrangements. If you have any questions please call. Let me know if you have any other needs. Please check out my e bay store, the lawson showcase, for other antiques. We also sell other antique golf and billiard memorabilia, and vintage car parts and accessories. Thanks for looking and have a great day!The item “Antique 1850’s New York City Optometrist Barometer and Thermometer” is in sale since Sunday, December 01, 2013. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “csx3357″ and is located in Hutchinson, Kansas. This item can be shipped to United States.
