Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique 19th Century Weather Station Meteorological Observatory Instrument, made by Julien P. Friez & Sons Baltimore Maryland USA (Belfort Meterological Observatory). This includes a Reprint of the Original 1893 Manual for this Device. This is a Victorian Weather Station Observatory Recording Device Electric Barometer Anemometer Graph Recorder, which Measures and Records; Wind Direction, Velocity, Sunshine and Rainfall. It is Very Rare and Could Easily be a Museum Piece!!! This Has a Glass Cover Which is Hinged and Opens Up. It includes the Manual, Paperwork, and some extra Parts. Don’t pass this one up, This will make a Stunning Addition to any Collection! This is Extremely Rare, You Won’t Find One Like This Again. What you see pictured is what is included! Julien Pierre Friez, a scientific instrument maker, came to the U. From Alsace in the 1870s and settled in Philadelphia. In 1876 Friez set up shop in Baltimore at the Corner of German and Grant Streets. Friez named his factory Belfort in honor of the French victory at the siege of Belfort (1870-71) in the Franco-Prussian war. The Lion of Belfort adopted by Friez as his company symbol is a huge red stone lion in Belfort France erected by Frédéric Bartholdi sculptor of the Statue of Liberty to commemorate the French victory. The Belfort Meterological Observatory still stands at the corner of East Baltimore Street and Central Avenue in the Jonestown neighborhood of Baltimore. Belfort Instrument forged its leadership role in the development of meteorological instruments through extensive cooperation with the then newly formed U. Through these efforts, the Belfort Observatory became the first meteorological Observatory and Instrument Laboratory in the United States by 1896. Over the years, Belfort Instrument products have been deployed in mission critical applications in virtually all corners of the globe and beyond. From providing wind sensors for the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk, NC to the development of mapping instruments in support of early efforts to map the surface of the moon, Belfort Instrument has been at the forefront of environmental measurement and is a leader in the design, manufacture and maintenance of advanced environmental measurement systems. During the 1990s, Belfort Instrument began its research efforts around the challenges of automated weather observations. National Weather Service announced plans to automate routine surface weather observations, Belfort responded to the challenge and demonstrated its leadership role by designing and qualifying three new sensors for the extensive ASOS (Automated Surface Observing System) program. These advanced ASOS sensors have been deployed in over 1200 locations throughout the world. These sensors have dramatically improved system efficiency and improved the overall quality and timeliness of routine observations. Having celebrated its 125th anniversary, Belfort Instrument has extended its leadership position beyond its traditional meteorological focus over the last decade into other exciting markets while remaining loyal to its founders vision for quality, reliability, product support and value. Belfort Instruments Baltimore facility is currently comprised of the following product divisions. Under the Belfort Instrument brand, the company offers a broad range of highly reliable meteorological/environmental instruments that accurately measure visibility, wind, precipitation, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and ceiling height as well as other standard meteorological parameters. These products serve a worldwide audience in the professional meteorology, aviation, maritime, and highway safety markets. Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) Program. The Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) is an automated observing system being sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration, National Weather Service (NWS) and the Department of Defense (DOD). ASOS provides weather observations, which include: temperature, dew point, wind, altimeter setting, visibility, sky condition, and precipitation. The FAA has sponsored 569 ASOS installation sites and 313 have been sponsored by NWS at airports throughout the country. Summary of technical experience with NAS equipment: Belfort Instrument Company has been involved in the design, development and production of NAS system hardware, firmware and software as a primary business activity since the companys founding in 1876. The following represents significant programs in which Belfort has played a significant role along with a listing of the NAS system components supplied and supported. US Air Force OS-21/FSB Fixed Base Airport Weather System. Belfort Instrument Company also supplies and supports the visibility, runway visual range, and ambient light sensors for the US Air Force OS-21/FSB fixed base airport weather system. This system, to be installed at over 200 airports worldwide, represents the latest in the application of COTS sensor technology to sophisticated weather systems. A maker and supplier of meteorological instruments from Baltimore, Maryland. Friez (father) founded the company in 1876, which was also known as the Belfort Instrument Co. There was also a meteorological observatory in Baltimore. In the early 1900s, the company was known as Julien P. In 1929, the company was acquired by Consolidated Instrument Co. In the late 1940, one of the sons founded the Instruments Corp, and was renamed in 1949 the Belfort Instrument Co. Still in existence today. The item “1893 Julien Frieze & Sons Belfort Meteorological Observatory Weather Instrument” is in sale since Saturday, May 06, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “rmagiccds” and is located in Sandown, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original//Reproduction: Original
- Origin: USA
- Composition: Wood & Glass Case w/ Scientific Weather Instrument
- Age: 1893
- Style: Victorian Weather Station Recording Device
- Size: 23″ x 17 1/2″ x 10″
- Working: Untested
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Case Design Style: Box Style Case with Hinged Cover
- Maker: Julien P. Friez & Sons Baltimore Maryland USA
- Scientific Instrument: Electric Barometer Anemometer Graph Recorder
- Julien P. Friez & Sons: Belfort Meterological Observatory
- Weather Device Recording Funtions: Wind Direction, Velocity, Sunshine and Rainfall
- Signed: Yes!
- Anemometer Type: Anemometer Register
