Rare form antique English round top wheel barometer signed Pensa, London circa 1830. Thermometer is placed onto the main 10 dial behind a convex glass. Nicholas Goodison, author of English Barometers 1680 – 1860, suggests this was done to show off the fine figure of the veneer. Measures approx 38″ by 12″ [...]
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Barometer / Altimeter by Taylor Instrument Company Antique Vintage No 5550
Antique Barometer/Altimeter by Taylor Instrument Companies, Rochester New York, USA. Measures 3 inches across and 1.5 inches thickness. Shows signs of age/ use. Fading, scratches, very minor rust, needs a cleaning. Comes with partial leather case. The case shows more use wear… Cracking, stains, but it did a nice job [...]
Antique English Highly Carved Dark Oak Hanging Wall Barometer Thermometer
Beautiful Antique English Highly Carved Dark Oak Barometer. Wonderful Decorative Wall Hanging (c 1900). Wonderful antique English oak barometer with detailed, hand carved scroll and leaf elements. This is in very nice condition for its age and has a small brass engraving plate on the bottom [...]