An antique English traveling brass compensated pocket barometer and altimeter by J Hicks London , leading maker. The altimeter does rotate. The word’compensated’ indicates that this barometer automatically adjusts the reading for changes in temperature, thereby giving a more accurate reading. Compensated barometer with an outside altitude ring. I did some research on this and from what im seeing but not sure it seems to be an earlier piece as most of the later barometers i seen had a higher number on them. Couldnt find anything on the 459 number on the face of this piece. The item “Antique Pocket Barometer Rotating Altimeter Brass J Hicks London 459 Compensated” is in sale since Wednesday, October 28, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “thewestvirginiapicker” and is located in Saint Albans, West Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Maker: J.J. Hicks
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930