His is a wonderful uk made vintage brass and gilt pocket barometer / altimeter in working order. Includes original full leather carry case with card, in very good condition. Outer rim of original glass is beveled. Glass in mint condition! Printed on the dial. Short and mason were founded in 1845 by thomas short and james mason at 40, hatton garden, london. They quickly established themselves as leaders in the field of precision instruments specialising in barographs and barometers. The firm among many other famous names supplied the scientific instruments for the ill fated scott and shackleton polar expeditions. They continued to trade until 1969 when the company was merged with the taylor instrument company (europe).The item “1890′S Short & Mason Compensated Tycos Barometer IN WONDERFUL CONDITION” is in sale since Sunday, February 22, 2015. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “ukviv” and is located in San Jacinto, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Maker: Short & Mason
- Original/Reproduction: Original
