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Barometer A Quick Look At How I Removed Airlocks From The Mercury Column

Mercury Barometer

Antique Mahogany Banjo Mercury Wheel Barometer J. Spelzini London c. 1840

A fine, London made 19th century mahogany barometer, 39 inches long, 10 inches wide by John Spelzini. The frame, thickly veneered in good dark mahogany. Signed to the level plate, J. Spelzini / 11 Brooks Market. The Spelzini family made very good quality instruments in London [...]

Weather Barometers Why Is Mercury Used In Barometers

Mercury Barometer

Mercury Barometer

Admiral Fitzroy Mercury Barometer

This is a recent acquisition from an estate in the chicago area. It says circa 1880, but i have no idea how accurate that information my be either? The thermometer is obviously a modern replacement and one of the pointers is missing, but it looks like it would be pretty easy to make a [...]

Pressure And The Simple Mercury Barometer

1839 Banjo Wheel Mercury Barometer J Howard Liverpool Mahogany Project part

A huge (44 1/8 tall) , mercury, banjo barometer by j howard , 95 highfield street, liverpool. Mahogany veneer body is basically sound with some cracks and checking. It’s missing some trim at [...]

Antique Mercury stick barometer Humboldt Barometer Co, Fredonia, NY

Antique mahogany mercury stick barometer made by humboldt barometer company of fredonia new york. Fully working barometer with mercury thermometer. Mercury tube is fully intact and tube is full and functioning. The barometer tube is very delicate with mercury in place.The item “Antique Mercury stick barometer Humboldt Barometer Co, Fredonia, NY” is in sale [...]