Archives for November 8, 2015

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, [...]

Antique T. J. Tagliabue NY Thermometer Barometer Mahogany Case Large Very Early

For your consideration is this early T. Made in New York in the 1800s. Beautiful piece in mahogany case. It is 53 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 4 inches deep. I think it is missing a metal pipe and a small metal tank that would go towards the [...]

Determining Air Pressure By Using A Barometer