Beautiful old rare pocket altimeter-bromiter circa 1885-1888. As a reference of elevation in any type of travel and also predicted the weather. In los angelis , california but built in london england. Solid brass case , elevation. Is calabrated by a simular stem devcice like a pocket watch even includes harp. Like watch which could use a chain carried like a watch. Comes with it’s original. Green velvet lined case with brown leather exterior which shows wear of it’s age. Is from my fathers collection. He was told when he bought it in paasadena. California that it had belonged to the late millionare g. Who was deeply involved in the oil business in southern california , owned. The famous la brea tar pits and owned and operated the santa maria. Valley railroad company in santa maria , california. Works and is a antique collectors gem!The item “1885-1888 Pocket Altimeter- Baromiter Marshutz Optical Co. LA, California” is in sale since Sunday, January 04, 2015. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “dowtus3″ and is located in Dayton, Nevada. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Maker: Marshatuz Optical Co.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
