Small desktop aneroid barometer with open dial. This barometer in silver brass or nickel-plated (i don’t know for sure) has a brass bezel and a dial with an open center section, which reveals the exquisite barometer mechanism and aneroid capsule. The barometer is equipped with a brass loop for hanging at the top [...]
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Hand-carved wooden barometer thermometer from Germany / Art Nouveau period
Hand-carved wooden barometer thermometer from Germany. Black Forest / Art Nouveau period. The barometer is made of limewood and was stained in a walnut color. It is fully functional. Dimensions: Height 18.3/4 “/ Width 8.3/4″. Unbreakable packaging is guaranteed. Beautiful, rare things come at a price. But [...]
Antique barometer / altimeter in fitted leather case
Antique barometer / altimeter in fitted leather case. Diameter 1-7/8″, thickness 5/8″. In pear-shaped leather case with red velvet interior. Barometer scale 31″ 21″, Altitude scale 0 10,000 feet, bezel rotates to set zero. Probably at least a hundred years old. Attractive antique fashion accessory: ideal for Victorian gentleman balloonist/alpinist. [...]