A fabulous, antique Victorian barometer, called’The Universal Barometer’ on the face it states’for the use of Mariners, Agriculturists, Horticulturists, etc. Comprised of a graduated painted iron case with brass bezel and 5 painted dial measuring 28 to 31 inches of barometric pressure. It has a somewhat unusual set of weather indications with the use of Stormy, Unsettled and Fair Weather to the outer circumference, Admiral Fitzroy type indications underneath the scale which is itself divided into twentieths of an inch. The maker of this barometer seems to have evaded most scholars interested in the subject and I have also been unable to unearth any further details relating to its source. Nevertheless, it seems to have had a certain level of popularity during its time and was obviously built to be robust enough for use in an outdoor setting such as a greenhouse or a ships cabin. My thoughts are that it may have been introduced as a domestic copy version of the famous RNLI aneroid barometer given its style of manufacture. An interesting and aesthetically pleasing Victorian example. Max measurements: 6.25″ diameter x 2.5″ deep. Weighs 1.330kg before packing. Condition: very good antique condition. Base has been painted & the brass is dull. The lower screw mount appears to have broken off but should not pose a problem as there is an upper screw mount and the unit can still sit on top of a screw. See photos as they form part of the description. White marks are light reflections. Props are not included in the sale. Another great piece from The Antiques Boutique – Baddeck! Victorian’Universal Barometer’ Mariners, Agriculturist, Horticulturists weather. My HST number is 860453653. View My Other Items For Sale. & Add me to your Favorite Sellers. Shop: 902 295 9013 or Cell: 902 295 1329. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! The item “Victorian’Universal Barometer’ Mariners, Agriculturist, Horticulturists weather” is in sale since Sunday, December 12, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “the_antiques_boutique” and is located in Baddeck – Home Of Alexander Graham Bell. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
