NEEDS REPAIR The outer ring will not turn as it should, it is stuck. The brass knurled knob is a little marred from a plyers turning it. 705 There is a number on the back, 1925 , a year or something eles. The item “Altitude barometer Taylor Instrument Co. E. D. [...]
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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 wood round cover, the [...]
Antique Edwardian Selsi English Banjo Style Barometer Marquetry Inlay
This is a beautifully crafted Antique hanging Banjo-Style Barometer by SELSI, England. Exquisite marquetry inlay work on the case as shown in photos. Very fine display-ready condition with clean back. Finial at top is missing. Measures approximately 27 1/2″H x 7 1/2″W x 1 1/2D. Signed on barometer front: SELSI, compensated, [...]