From my Barometer collection: Here we have an Antique , PILLISCHER, LONDON Gentlemen’s Gilt Brass Cased Pocket Aneroid Barometer with Leather Case. 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, aneroid barometers, and microscopes, etc. For which they won many scientific medals at the various Expositions around the world. Moritz started the firm in 1850 and then Jacob took over the firm in 1893 when Moritz passed away. The firm operated until the late 1920’s. The dial is marked: PILLISCHER LONDON. The inside of the leather carrying case also has the address: 88 New Bond St, London. The instrument is in Excellent’used’ condition. The brass cased barometer is in working order and has been verified by use of the’plastic bag’ test. The case has a bright aged brass patina from being kept in its original case. The Moroccan Red Leather case is in very good condition with minor wear to the surfaces from use. It has a purple satin lid liner and a purple felt base liner. The hinge and push button clasp are in working order. The dial surface is in very good condition with a very clean appearance and the revolving pointer ring works nicely. He beveled-edge crystal has no scratches or edge nicks. The top crown and bow ring are in good condition. Barometer is 1-7/8 in diameter. A very early, Maker marked, working barometer for your collection! THAT MANY SELLERS TRY TO MARKET AS AN ANTIQUE. Please remember to leave Feedback. I will gladly reciprocate. The item “Antique PILLISCHER, LONDON Gentlemen’s Gilt Brass Cased Pocket Aneroid Barometer” is in sale since Sunday, January 6, 2019. 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: Pillischer, London
- Original/Reproduction: Original
