EARLY MODEL OF POCKET BAROMETER ALTIMETER. This is a early pocket aneroid barometer made by well known scientific instruments maker Jules Richard from Paris. The barometer dial goes from 50-79(0) torr or mm/hg and the altimeter scale ranges from zero to 3800 m adjusted by a bezel. The body of the device is made from nickeled brass. The case is showing some wear and tear due to the age. The markings on the silvered dial are JR on the top and on the bottom. “LA FONTAINE 18 PALACE ROYAL PARIS”. The barometer still is showing differences in the barometric pressure and altitude variation. The dimensions of the case are: 44 mm diameter and 14mm height. Pictures are part of the description. Excellent addition to your collection. Thank you for looking! The item “ANTIQUE POCKET ALTIMETER BAROMETER MADE BY JULES RICHARD PARIS” is in sale since Thursday, September 07, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “silviu1971″ and is located in Santa Monica, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
