ATCO Compensated Aneroid Pocket Barometer & Altimeter with Case & Satchel. This antique ATCO Gilt Cased Pocket Barometer Altimeter is in it’s original leather case, it was often used for Hot Air Ballooning, Mountain Climbing, or walking. Circa 1890s – 1900s. This is an aneroid barometer, a device used for measuring atmospheric [...]
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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. [...]
ANTIQUE SELSI ENGLAND POCKET BAROMETER ALTIMETER WithCASE BOX AND INSTRUCTIONS
This is a Selsi Aneroid Barometer Altimeter, made in England, with its original leather case. I would guess, from the looks of it, that it is either 19th C or early 20th C. It is in a gilt metal case that is in fine condition. There are no scratches on the glass [...]
Antique Luftts Pocket Compensated Altimeter Barometer
Antique Luftts Pocket Compensated Altimeter Barometer. The casing appears to be in very good shape as does the glass bezel. I cant confirm if this is in working order, however. The item “Antique Luftts Pocket Compensated Altimeter Barometer” is in sale since Friday, August 20, 2021. This item is in the category [...]
Vintage Victorian Pocket Altimeter (Barometer), German, with instructions
A Victorian pocket altimeter barometer, probably dating from the last quarter of the 19th century. It would have been used by explorers, mountaineers, or travelers. Although there are no maker’s marks, it was made in Germany. The inner scale is ambient pressure in inches of Mercury (from 22 to 30). The outer dial is for [...]
Thommen Altimeter up to 21,000′ feet leather case RARE thomen Swiss Switzerland
Used Thommen Altimeter to 21,000 feet. All sales are final. The item “Thommen Altimeter up to 21,000′ feet leather case RARE thomen Swiss Switzerland” is in sale since Saturday, July 10, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “organizeable” and [...]
Antique Pocket Barometer Altimeter Plated Brass Glass Face Hallmarked For Repair
Does not appear to be working. I have no idea how this would actually work. Consider this for repair or parts. Measures about 2 3/4″ high with bale, about 2″ across and about 20.58mm deep. Surface scratches to the metal. Toning to [...]
Antique Pocket Barometer Rotating Altimeter Brass J Hicks London Compensated
As found don’t know much about this item as of how it works, I think this is a rare item, the front reads Compensated Made by J. Hicks London, Eng For Paul A. On the backside has numbers scratched on 33997. Dial rotates when turning [...]
Antique Short and Mason Compensated Barometer With Altimeter
C24130 manufactured by Short and Mason in London, Great Britain. Time for this fine piece to continue a journey of mountaineering or through hiking. The item “Antique Short and Mason Compensated Barometer With Altimeter” is in sale since Wednesday, June 2, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The [...]