Whitmore & Son, Northampton England. Ornate, Mother of Pearl Inlaid Rosewood. Offered here is an antique, circa 1840 English wheel barometer. The barometer is ornately decorated in mother of pearl inlay. It measures 40 1/4 inches tall and 10 1/2 inches widest. Last serviced in 2008, the barometer is [...]
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Antique Pocket Altimeter Barometer Made By Tycos Short Mason London
ANTIQUE TYCOS POCKET BAROMETER ALTIMETER. This is a late 19th century aneroid barometer altimeter used by early travelers and explorers. The barometer scale goes from 23-31 inches and the altimeter scale ranges from zero to 8000 feet adjusted by a bezel. The body of the device is made from [...]
Antique Carved Barometer / Thermometer, Dutch
A Dutch carved barometer and F / C thermometer combination measuring 20 1/2″ by 8 5/8″. The ground glass is set in a brass ring, the thermometer dial registers degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius. In good condition, consistent with its circa 1920 vintage normal and expected wear is present as shown. They are in working [...]