From my Barometer collection: Here we have an Antique, J. BROWN, GLASGOW Gentlemen’s Gilt Brass Cased Pocket Aneroid Barometer – Altimeter with Partial Leather Case. James Brown was an optician and scientific instrument maker located in Glasgow, Scotland from approx. 1871 to the very early 1900’s. The dial is marked: RAIN CHANGE FAIR COMPENSATED J. 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. Unfortunately, only the bottom half of the Moroccan Red Leather case remains. That 1/2 is in very good condition with minor wear to the surfaces from use and has a green felt liner. The push button clasp is located in this 1/2 piece. The dial surface is in very good condition with a very clean appearance. The revolving pointer ring is moved by using knurled knob at the top and works nicely. He beveled-edge crystal has no scratches or edge nicks. The top crown and bow ring are in good condition. Barometer is 1-9/16″ in diameter which is a RARE smaller size than the normal 2″ diameter pocket barometers. 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 J. BROWN, GLASGOW Gentlemen’s Gilt Brass Cased Pocket Aneroid Barometer” is in sale since Tuesday, February 12, 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.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Maker: JAMES BROWN GLASGOW
