These original antique aneroid french barometers don’t show. This one has a lot going for it: beautiful case with putto on. Top, fauns on the sides and scroll work on the bottom. Also the front has clear. And intact (though slightly stained) enamel plates indicating the various. This piece has been tested and still works: the inside drums. This is an all metal piece with different metal drums expanding and. Contracting with the barometric pressure changes are all working. Chain is an old clock chain; it may be a later addition. Molded center indicates it is “depose” i. Patented, but there is no maker. That i could find. Intact and just gorgeous. Measurements are: 17″ x 11″ x 3. Drop from the chain is 23. (to the top of the putto).The item “Rare Antique French Aneroid Barometer, working order, ca 1860″ is in sale since Thursday, March 05, 2015. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “julietjonesvintage” and is located in Palm Harbor, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Maker: unknown
- Original/Reproduction: Original
