This is a wonderful piece! The thermometer still works after all these years! The barometer fluid is cloudy not sure what it originally looked like? Back is loose and there is a piece of wood missing. I took very good pictures.The item “Antique 1890’s Pools Cottage Barometer/ Thermometer GREAT PIECE” is [...]
Archives for March 7, 2015
19TH CENTURY (1800s) ENGLISH WHEEL BAROMETER 37 CRAFTED MARGOSCHIS LEAMINGTON
This is an early to mid-19th century (1800s), english wheel (or banjo) barometer crafted by margoschis of leamington. The piece has an overall height of 37″ measuring 10 1/2″ at the widest point. It is not in working order. Lacks the hygrometer, thermometer, setting knob, mercury tubes and rear door. The onion top case remains [...]
19TH CENTURY (1800s) ENGLISH WHEEL BAROMETER CONVEX GLASS CRYSTAL & BEZEL 8 7/8
This is a 19th century (1800s), english wheel (or banjo) barometer convex glass crystal. The crystal is permanently set with some kind of early cement or plaster in a brass bezel. Includes both mounting screws. The bezel has a diameter of 8 7/8. The glass is free of any cracks, chips or fogging. If [...]