Archives for March 29, 2018

Antique 19thc Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Banjo Barometer Ortelli London As Is

Here is an early 19thC mother of pearl inlaid banjo barometer by J. As you can see in the pictures this barometer needs an overhaul but is still very decorative. It could be displayed as is or would make for a good project. Please examine the pictures carefully [...]

Antique PILLISCHER, LONDON Gentleman’s Brass Pocket Barometer, 1850 1920

From my Barometer collection: Here we have an Antique, PILLISCHER , LONDON, Gentleman’s Gilt Brass Compensated Aneroid Pocket Barometer Altimeter, 1850 – 1920. Moritz Pillischer and his nephew Jacob were known optical and instrument makers located in London, England. They manufactured a wide range of scientific instruments such as early stick. Barometers, hydrometers, [...]

Antique Barometer Ornate Carved Wood Aneroid Victorian Thermometer England Works

ANTIQUE ORNATE CARVED WOODEN BAROMETER. SAYS MADE IN ENGLAND ON THE DIAL FACE. APPEARS TO READ ACCURATELY ALBEIT THE THERMOMETER IS A LITTLE HARD TO READ UNLESS AT THE CORRECT ANGLE. SAYS BLOOD TEMP AND FREEZING ON THE THERMOMETER. ANEROID BAROMETER ON THE BAROMETER FACE. PROBABLY OAK [...]