Green was the nephew of and successor to instrument maker james green, who was described by w. Knowles middleton in his book. The history of the barometer. Remarkable instrument maker, born in england, established a business in baltimore in 1832… And in 1864 took as an apprentice his 16-year-old [...]
Archives for February 2015
Antique 19thC Surveying Aneroid Compensated Brass Barometer & Leather Case
We are a small family business who works closely with 38 professional art, antique, and collectible pickers, located in ten states between maine and virginia. Every day we list up to 30 unique, rare, and unusual items from ancient antiquities to mid 20th century collectibles. Thank [...]
RARE Antique FRANK HYAMS / ELLERYS INDICATIONS Brass Cased ANEROID BAROMETER NR
Rare antique aneroid barometer marked both “frank hyams, dunedin nz” and “ellerys instruments”. This piece was probably more exclusive to the markets near new zealand, and is most likely much more rare to be found in the us and european areas. Barometer dates roughly to 1870-1900, and you will most likely [...]
Antique Victorian Era Carved Wall Barometer Aneroide Thermometer
Antique victorian era carved wall barometer aneroide thermometer. Measures 13 x 38. Beautiful carvings, no scratches. Glass on barometer is broken. Metal plate engraved with the following. As a token of esteem from the colleagues of the british museum.The item “Antique Victorian Era Carved Wall Barometer Aneroide Thermometer” is in [...]
Antique 19thc. Victorian Black Forest Carved WALL BAROMETER THERMOMETER, As Is
Victorian black forest carved wall barometer thermometer, as is. Antique victorian carved walnut barometer. Lovely antique victorian ornate carved walnut black forest style wall barometer measuring about 26 in length. Featuring a lovely stylized shell design on the crest, turned column gallery, applied beading, criss cross designs, roundels, pierced scrollwork plumes, and four turned [...]
32 MM 8 DAY TISSOT WATCH CO WEATHER STATION CLOCK LEMANIA ANGELUS SF 240 SIZE NR
Desk clock made c. This kind of clocks retailed by high end jewelers like cartier and tiffany & co. Some had the same movements under. Different watch company names and types. It holds strong highest grade 31 mm pocket watch size movement stem wind [...]
Rare German Nautical 1935 Brass Lufft Weather Pillar Barometer, Hygrometer
This antique lufft weather pillar is in very good condition. Everything appears to be fully functional. There is minor paint chipping on the base and the brass has minor spotting due to age. This is a very attractive piece. This extremely rare lufft weather pillar is unique in having white [...]
Antique Victorian Travelling Compensated Barometer/Altimeter by John Browning
Antique victorian travelling compensated barometer/altimeter by john browning. Victorian travelling compensated barometer/altimeter by john browning, london no. 1157, with circular white dial, in brass case. Includes original leather outer case (some wear to button that releases lid, leather cracked underside). Untested and unsure of it’s accuracy. 58 mm (2.28 inches) in diameter. [...]