Masonic barometer and thermometer with the Masonic emblem on the dial and movement (see photos). The weather station depicts the logo of Freemasonry, the Masonic compasses and the letters G. Three temperature scales are marked: Reaumur scale, Fahrenheit scale and Celsius scale. Old Masonic weather station. High 67 wide 36. Caveats: the glass base of the thermometer has a thin crack at the bottom. The barometer is functional, the thermometer is functional, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy. In France, the Reaumur thermometer was widely used before the adoption of the Celsius scale. The transition was long: the Celsius scale was adopted by the Convention in 1794, but the newspapers after fifty years still gave the temperature either on the scale or on both. The facility was probably designed circa 17721824. Age is determined approximately. The product is defined as “used” has traces of use and wear. Please look at all of the images as they best represent this article. Posted at you risk as this can only be insured for loss not damage. A great effort will be made in protecting the item with plenty of packaging before being sent. Please don’t forget to leave feedback and we will do the same for you. I wish you successful shopping! The item “Genuine antique Masonic weather station, barometer, carved wood Freemasonry” is in sale since Monday, September 21, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “vikki.lis” and is located in Illkirch Graffenstaden. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
