As found don’t know much about this item as of how it works, I think this is a rare item, the front reads Compensated Made by J. Hicks London, Eng For Paul A. On the backside has numbers scratched on 33997. Dial rotates when turning [...]
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Antique Pocket Barometer Rotating Altimeter Brass J Hicks London 459 Compensated
An antique English traveling brass compensated pocket barometer and altimeter by J Hicks London , leading maker. The altimeter does rotate. The word’compensated’ indicates that this barometer automatically adjusts the reading for changes in temperature, thereby giving a more accurate reading. Compensated barometer with an outside altitude ring. I did some research on this [...]