Antique Black Forest Barometer. The photos were taken outside and were not altered in any way. This is a Bourdon tube barometer. The barometer is working, though I’m sure it needs to be calibrated/set. The wood carving is 19 inches tall and 15 inches at it’s widest point. The [...]
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Antique Rare Mahogany Stick Barometer Joseph Somalvico London with wood box
This is a rare joseph somalvico (london), probably 19th century, mahogany with inlaid stick barometer being offered for restoration. The mercury has been professionally removed, the glass is intact, the silvered brass plate shows wear from time, has a manually adjustable vernier, an exposed barometer tube with a turned [...]
Singer’s Patent Pocket Compass Barometer Sterling Silver MOP Ireland 19th Cent
Singer’s patent pocket compass barometer sterling silver mop ireland. Rare singer’s patent compass, f. Here is a rare sterling silver combination compass and barometer, set in a lovely engine turned silver case. The barometer is by f. Moore of belfast/dublin, and the compass is a singer’s [...]