The first of his two barometer patents, issued in 1857, described an instrument in which the expansion of mercury with increase of temperature would not burst the tube. Scientific American praised Timby for having succeeded in rendering this instrument perfectly portable, going to predict a speedy and universal adoption, especially among agriculturists, they more than any other class (save the mariners), need the counsel of this faithful monitor which leaves nothing to conjecture, but tells with promptness of the coming storm long before a threatening is visible in the sky. This example is marked ALEXR MARSH SOLE PROPRIETORS and Manfs. For the UNITED STATES, OFFICE UNION BLOCK Worcester, Mass. 3rd 1857 as well as The fall of the mercury indicates a STORM. The rise of the mercury indicates fair WEATHER. The barometer scale extends from 27 to 31 inches. Dimensions: 4.75W 38.5W 2D. The item “Timby’s patent John M. Merrick & Co. Barometer Worcester, Massachusetts, c. 1857″ is in sale since Friday, October 12, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “ursulaaviles” and is located in New Port Richey, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.
- State: Massachusetts
