This is a nice example of a H. Green Fortine stick barometer, early American instruments being more rare. Appears to be in good working condition however I know nothing about these so please keep that in mind. Here is some information on James Green and his. James Green, the son of Samuel and Sarah Green. Was born in London, England in 1808 and moved to the United States opening an instrument shop in Baltimore around 1832. He opened a second shop in New York in the early 1840s, and retired in 1885. Was in the United States 72 years and in New York City 46 years; he died at New York City June 12, 1896. The Baltimore directories list as follows. Optician, 41 South St. 1835-36 Green, James, philosophical instrument maker, 72 Baltimore St. 1837-38 Green, James, philosophical instrument maker, 15 Liberty St. 1840-41 Green, James, mathematical and philosophical instrument maker, 1 S. 1842 Green, James, mathe-sophical instrument maker, 53 South St. However in the index on page 6, under mathematical instruments is James Green, listed as an advertiser. 1847-50 same listing as 1840-41. King advertise as successors to James Green. 1876 directory Edward Meister advertises as successor to F. King came to New York in 1850 and continued to manufacture mathematical and philosophical instruments. The Federal Census of New York City, Ward 23, for 1880 lists James Green as 72 years old born in England. Nicolas Fortin, an instrument maker in Paris in the early nineteenth century, introduced a mercury barometer with a glass and leather cistern so designed that the barometer could be safely moved from one place to another. James Green began making Fortin-type barometers for the Smithsonian in the 1850s, though with a slightly different design to the cistern. This example marked HENRY J. GREEN B’KLYN, N. Was made after 1890 James Green’s nephew and successor moved to Brooklyn.

Green Fortin Type Stick Barometer with Hand Carved Wooden Case. Green moved to New York in 1849 and worked as Jas. Green until 1879, at which time he began to work with his nephew and the instruments were then marked J. Green – so fairly easy to date this as being made between 1849 and 1879. The wood case is hand carved and fits beautifully. The barometer is marked “1700″, as is the case. As shown, the barometer measures 41 1/4 long. In very good condition with some light wear to the brass fittings. We can’t say for sure if this is in all working condition. Fragile items will be double boxed. We will never use newspaper as padding, although we do recycle clean boxes. Return must be mailed within 60 days of package receipt. We check e-mails nearly every day. Sorry, but we will not end auctions early. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Jas. Green Fortin Type Stick Barometer #1700 w Wood Case Circa 1849-1879 N. Y” is in sale since Saturday, November 20, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “rumtrail” and is located in Sun City, Arizona. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Maker: Jas. Green
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930

Green Fortin Type Stick Barometer with Hand Carved Wooden Case. Green moved to New York in 1849 and worked as Jas. Green until 1879, at which time he began to work with his nephew and the instruments were then marked J. Green – so fairly easy to date this as being made between 1849 and 1879. The wood case is hand carved and fits beautifully. The barometer is marked “1700″, as is the case. As shown, the barometer measures 41 1/4 long. In very good condition with some light wear to the brass fittings. We can’t say for sure if this is in all working condition. Fragile items will be double boxed. We will never use newspaper as padding, although we do recycle clean boxes. Return must be mailed within 60 days of package receipt. We check e-mails nearly every day. Sorry, but we will not end auctions early. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Jas. Green Fortin Type Stick Barometer #1700 w Wood Case Circa 1849-1879 N. Y” is in sale since Saturday, September 25, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “rumtrail” and is located in Rouses Point, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Maker: Jas. Green
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930

FOR SECURITY REASONS MERCURY OF THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN REMOVED BUT YOU CAN LOAD MERCURY TO MAKE IT WORKS. This an extremely rare and top quality stick Fortin barometer made by Negretti & Zambra during the end of XIX century or beginning of XX century. High accuracy professional barometer made in brass, metals, glass and wood. All glass tubes are in perfect condition. Made in London, England. Variation register in working order. If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your visit. The item “ANTIQUE FORTIN BAROMETER BY NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA LONDON 19tH VERY RARE STICK STYLE” is in sale since Saturday, October 31, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “rarityland” and is located in Capital Federal. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Maker: Negretti & Zambra
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930

FOR SECURITY REASONS MERCURY OF THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN REMOVED BUT YOU CAN LOAD MERCURY TO MAKE IT WORKS. This an extremely rare and top quality stick Fortin barometer made by Negretti & Zambra during the end of XIX century or beginning of XX century. High accuracy professional barometer made in brass, metals, glass and wood. All glass tubes are in perfect condition. Made in London, England. Variation register in working order. If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your visit. The item “ANTIQUE FORTIN BAROMETER BY NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA LONDON 19tH VERY RARE STICK STYLE” is in sale since Friday, October 30, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “rarityland” and is located in Capital Federal. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Maker: Negretti & Zambra
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930