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
ANTIQUE HEAVY METAL GLASS FRONT BAROMETER, NAUTICAL, ORIGINAL STAND, BLACK, RED HAND
This is a wonderful vintage antique barometer, this is heavy and has glass, black and red hands, appears to work,,,, directions on the dial. This measures approx 5 inches in height and 3 inches across the dial…
Would need some clean up of metal by new owner, not sure if nautical.
The item [...]
GERMAN BAROMETER CARVED WOOD WALL MOUNT BRASS ABSOLUTER STAND NACH DER ORTSHOHE
Here is an old barometer. I think its german made by the writing on it. Its wall mounted about 8 1/4 inches across. If [...]