Archives for July 1, 2015

SURVEYING BAROMETER BY SHORT & MASON LONDON

Shorty & Mason sue eying barometer in good condition approx 5 in diameter. The item “SURVEYING BAROMETER BY SHORT & MASON LONDON” is in sale since Sunday, June 21, 2015. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “mikesantiques2015″ and is located in La Porte, Texas. This [...]

Antique 37 Banjo Barometer To Restore Circa early 1800’s

Antique 37 Banjo Barometer To Restore Circa early 1800’s. Antique Banjo Barometer as shown, circa early 1800’s, measures 37 inches long and 10 inches at the widest points. The case is nice overall with some raised veneer at the left top side of the round dial. This is not loose but [...]

Antique S. Aletta Weather Station Barometer Glass Tubes Early 1800’s Banjo Wheel

Clearly a very early example dating to early to mid 19th century. I have not found anything on the maker, but assume it is of European descent. It’s style and setup is similiar to several examples dating from this period and region. The top portion [...]