This is a rare Joseph Somalvico (London), probably 19th century, mahogany with inlaid stick barometer being offered for restoration. The mercury has been professionally removed, the glass is intact, the silvered brass plate shows wear from time, has a manually adjustable vernier, an exposed barometer tube with a turned wood round cover, [...]
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Antique T. J. Tagliabue NY Thermometer Barometer Mahogany Case Large Very Early
For your consideration is this early T. Made in New York in the 1800s. Beautiful piece in mahogany case. It is 53 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 4 inches deep. I think it is missing a metal pipe and a small metal tank that would go towards the [...]
A Wonderful Mahogany English Georgian Stick Barometer by Polti, Circa 1790
A fine English mahogany stick barometer circa 1790. The three finial molded top above engraved brass marker plates and signed “Polti Exon”. The chamfered edge case with herringbone veneers ends in a cistern with drop finial. The Polti family of Exon were a three generation family of barometer makers. The quality and [...]
Antique, Rare 18th century mahogany Barometer by J. M. Ronketti c. 1785, London
This is a rare, antique mahogany wall barometer by famous Italian barometer maker John Merry aka J. It is engraved with makers name and address J. Ronketti, 180 Holborn, London. Ronketti is one of the famous and first Italian barometer makers [...]
Antique Mahogany BaroCyclonometer by Heath & Co. London Fr. José María Algué
I don’t really know how to operate this guage but I have some background. It was invented by a catholic priest around 1912 or so and is used to predict the point of impact of a tropical storm. It does this by mapping the drop [...]
1800s Porcelain dial barometer 10 red & black glaze copper rim mahogany base XL
Antique porcelain dial barometer 10 red & black glaze copper rim mahogany base. An old barometer with a porcelain cream colored dial with red and black glased letters and numbers. The glass is cracked but still intact but obviously will need to be replaced. Can not test using the plastic bag test as the cracks [...]
Antique Rare Mahogany Stick Barometer Joseph Somalvico London with wood box
This is a rare Joseph Somalvico (London), probably 19th century, mahogany with inlaid stick barometer being offered for restoration. The mercury has been professionally removed, the glass is intact, the silvered brass plate shows wear from time, has a manually adjustable vernier, an exposed barometer tube with a turned wood round cover, the [...]
Antique C. W. DIXEY LONDON 7 Bellows Barograph in Mahogany Case
This is a circa 1925 C. Dixey & Son 8 day barograph in mahogany case. In fine working condition but needs a slip-on pen. I used the standard short point stainless steel well nib but it will take a felt pen too. Comes with a pack of sticey ended chart [...]
Samuel Thaxter & Son Boston Barometer Antique Enamel Face Brass Mahogany Wood
SAMUEL THAXTER & SON BOSTON BAROMETER ANTIQUE ENAMEL FACE BRASS MAHOGANY WOOD. This is an antique Samuel Thaxter & Son Boston barometer. This well crafted American made barometer is a fine antique, but is now in need of repair. The glass is broken and the set screws are missing which [...]
ANTIQUE MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER with THERMOMETER 19th Century
This antique mahogany stick barometer with thermometer is fresh off the wall of an old Rhode island Victorian house. This 19th century barometer measures 39 3/4 inches long by 5 1/2 inches wide. This antique barometer is completely intact. The item “ANTIQUE MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER with THERMOMETER 19th [...]