From my Barometer collection: Here we have an Antique ELLIOTT BROS. London, Large Brass Cased Field Engineering, Surveying Barometer Altimeter – Civil War Era!! The Elliott Brothers company operated in London, England from 1834 – 1921. Lectrical instrument makers, Mathematical instrument makers, Optical instrument makers and Philosophical instrument makers, specializing in barometers, microscopes, theodolites, transits, etc. The dial is marked: COMPENSATED ELLIOTT BROS. This large diameter and thick instrument was typically taken into the field by engineers or meteorologists to perform scientific studies regarding weather patterns, hurricanes, etc. These were also used by Surveyors for use in mapping geological formations, etc. The instrument is in very good’used’ condition. The brass cased barometer is in working order and has been verified by use of the’plastic bag’ test. The case shows some a very nice aged-brass finish. No dents in the case. The silvered dial is in very good condition with a very clean appearance and light age tarnish. No nicks, chips or cracks in the beveled-edge crystal. The revolving outside altimeter ring works as it should. The top crown and bow ring have gone missing over the years but could be easily replaced. Barometer is 2-7/8″ in diameter x 1-1/16″ thick. The back of the case is marked: William F. Was the acronym for the Grand Army of the Republic as it was known before and during the Civil War so maybe this gentleman was a military surveyor or weatherman! Nice complete and working barometer!! THAT MANY SELLERS TRY TO MARKET AS AN ANTIQUE. Apologies’ – missing top bow ring. Please remember to leave Feedback. I will gladly reciprocate. The item “ELLIOTT BROS Field Engineering Surveying Barometer Altimeter Civil War ERA” is in sale since Sunday, August 26, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “tjtoolie” and is located in Royersford, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Maker: Elliott Bros.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
