From my Barometer collection: Here we have an Antique, J. BROWN, GLASGOW Gentlemen’s Gilt Brass Cased Pocket Aneroid Barometer – Altimeter with Leather Case. James Brown was an optician and scientific instrument maker located in Glasgow, Scotland from approx. 1871 to the very early 1900’s. The dial is marked. The instrument is in Excellent’used’ condition. The brass cased barometer is in very good working order and has been verified by use of the’plastic bag’ test. The case has a bright aged brass patina from being kept in its original case. The back of the case has fancy script initials of the person who owned this (probably a gift). The Moroccan Red Leather case is in good condition with minor wear to the surfaces from use. It has a green felt bottom liner and green satin top liner. The push button clasp is working but has los. Its leather covering from use. The dial surface is in very good condition with a clean appearance. The revolving pointer ring is moved by using knurled knob at the top and works nicely. The beveled-edge crystal has no scratches or edge nicks. The top crown and bow ring are in good condition. A very early, Maker marked, working barometer for your collection! Please remember to leave Feedback. I will gladly reciprocate. The item “Antique, J. BROWN, GLASGOW Gentlemen’s Gilt Brass Cased Pocket Aneroid Barometer” is in sale since Wednesday, December 15, 2021. 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.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
- Maker: J. BROWN
