I believe it’s in a brass. It may be ‘ gilt ‘, which would be brass with a gold wash over. Housed in a unique aqua painted wooden house shaped stand. Age discolor on face surface, and patina on gilt case.
1830 by the optician john lizars (1810-1879) in. They made products after he passed. [...]
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ANTIQUE J. LIZARS GILT POCKET ALTIMETER BAROMETER GLASGOW EDINBURGH ETC IN STAND
RARE Antique Venetian Italian PALLADIO Gold Gilt Hand Carved Wood Barometer
Rare, large, antique 1930’s venetian gilded wood. Barometer made by the company palladio. 15 wide this antique barometer is in very good, original. There is a small amount of wear to the gilding, adding to its character, as well [...]