For sale is a beautifully carved, late victorian wall barometer in remarkably great conditions. The dark oak case has heavy carvings in the solid oak base. The barometer has a nice mercury thermometer and an acurate aneroid barometer. The device measures 35″ x 10″ x 3. Study the pictures carefully, and ask [...]
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ANTIQUE J. LIZARS GILT POCKET ALTIMETER BAROMETER GLASGOW EDINBURGH ETC IN STAND
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. [...]
ANTIQUE SCOTTISH C. GIERLETTI GLASGOW BANJO BAROMETER THERMOMETER LEVEL
Also has a level, thermometer. Meter and mirror i believe it was made by. Gierletti i can clearly read the glasgow.
Gierletti is in a script that [...]