From my Barometer collection: Here we have an Antique , R. McQUEEN & SON, Ltd. England, Gentlemen’s Gilt Brass Cased Aneroid Barometer & Altimeter. McQueen & Son firm were opticians, cutlers and surgical instrument makers in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. They were established in 1846 and were believed to have operated well into the early 1900s. 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 all of the original aged’gilt’ brass patina. The dial surface is in very good condition with a very clean appearance. And the revolving altimeter ring works nicely. He beveled-edge crystal is in very good condition with only two very very tiny short faint scratches, but no cracks or edge nicks. The top crown and bow ring are in good condition. Barometer is 1-7/8 in diameter. This barometer came to me in the pictured brown leather case. It has a good working closure snap. Very early, Maker marked, working barometer for your collection! This maker is rarely seen offered for sale! THAT MANY SELLERS TRY TO MARKET AS AN ANTIQUE. Please remember to leave Feedback. I will gladly reciprocate. The item “Antique R. McQUEEN & SON, Ltd Gentlemen’s Gilt Brass Aneroid Barometer Altimeter” is in sale since Friday, June 12, 2020. 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: R, McQUEEN & SON, Ltd
- Original/Reproduction: Original
