The Antique English Marine Barometer Sympiesometer by A. Dobbie, Glascow is a rare and valuable scientific instrument originating from the United Kingdom. Dating back to the 1830’s. This original piece was crafted by renowned maker A. With its intricate design and historical significance, this barometer is a collector’s item that represents the pinnacle of British marine meteorology before the onset of the modern era.

ORIGINAL R & J BECK ENGLISH BAROMETER AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE – often called a SYMPIESOMETER (see definition below) to be mounted on the wall for convenience of reading and display. It features a rectangular framed housing for the barometer and temperature gauge. The framing appears to be made of Mahogany. It was listed as as 19th Century (Victorian Era) device , which would put it in the 1819 – 1901 range of years, but probably more likely 1860. It measures 37.5″ long x 5.5″ wide. Please see the “Condition” section for more details about its condition. Also, please inspect the photos carefully as they may answer many of your questions as well. I don’t know how to perform any adjustments to the gauges (as often there are). The Thermometer has gradations in Fahrenheit and Centigrade from 120 degrees F to 98 degrees (Blood Heat) to 0 degrees. The Barometer has gradations of barometric pressure from 31 to 26.5 and markings of FAIR, CHANGE, RAIN, STORMY. A S ympiesometer is a compact and lightweight type of barometer that was widely used on ships in the 19th century. The sensitivity of this barometer was also used to measure altitude. The sympiesometer consists of two parts. One is a traditional Mercury Thermometer that is needed to calculate the expansion or contraction of the fluid in the barometer proper. The other is the barometer, consisting of a J-shaped tube open at the lower end and closed at the top, with small reservoirs at both ends of the tube. The lower end of the J and its associated reservoir were filled with colored almond oil, while the upper portion and its reservoir were filled with hydrogen gas. Increasing air pressure would cause the oil to be pushed out of the lower reservoir and into the tube, compressing the hydrogen gas into the upper reservoir. The pressure was indicated by the position of the top of the oil. To correct for temperature, a sliding scale was used; the operator would first use the thermometer to set the scale and then measure the pressure from it. Please don’t hesitate to ask me any questions and I will do my best to answer them. The item “Antique ENGLISH MARINE BAROMETER Sympiesometer R & J BECK in MAHOGANY CASEWORK” is in sale since Friday, August 20, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “6fish25″ and is located in Escondido, California. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

• Maker: R & J Beck
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930

Antique barometer sympiesometer g rossi Norwich. The item “Antique barometer sympiesometer g rossi Norwich” is in sale since Thursday, June 24, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “darlingtonfields” and is located in Greenwich, Connecticut. This item can be shipped to United States.

Antique English marine barometer sympiesometer marked Wolf Castle Street, Liverpool circa 1875. Dual ivorine (barometer) and silvered brass (sympiesometer) register plates. Carved mahogany case and original brass gimbal. Great working and overall condition. Measures approx 37″ tall and extends 11″ from wall. Please check out our other items and be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list as we are posting new items every week. PAUL MADDEN ANTIQUES has been an active marketplace for over 40 years with 3 generations of Maddens. We offer a large inventory of Americana in great variety and have been an important source for collectors, decorators, and museums. We offer for sale American folk art, antique Nantucket Lightship baskets, Cape Cod & Islands artwork, and a vast inventory marine related items. We guarantee everything we sell. The item “Antique English Marine Barometer Sympiesometer Wolf, Liverpool” is in sale since Saturday, January 9, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “paulmaddenantiques” and is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

This piece is for parts or repair. I believe it is from the 1850’s. It is missing the bottom metal part, the glass over the top, pieces of the wooden case and a couple of glass tubes are broken. As I stated, for parts or repair. The item “Antique Sympiesometer Barometer Made By W. Desilva Optician Regent Rd. Liverpool” is in sale since Wednesday, July 24, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “mgbmomcarol” and is located in Saint John, New Brunswick. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.

This piece is for parts or repair. I believe it is from the 1850’s. It is missing the bottom metal part, the glass over the top, pieces of the wooden case and a couple of glass tubes are broken. As I stated, for parts or repair. The item “Antique Sympiesometer Barometer Made By W. Desilva Optician Regent Rd. Liverpool” is in sale since Tuesday, July 16, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “mgbmomcarol” and is located in Saint John, New Brunswick. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.

Antique English marine barometer sympiesometer marked Wolf Castle Street, Liverpool circa 1875. Dual ivorine (barometer) and silvered brass (sympiesometer) register plates. Carved mahogany case and original brass gimbal. Great working and overall condition. Measures approx 37″ tall and extends 11″ from wall. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list. As we are posting new items every week. If unsold after 30 days, we usually relist with a 10% to 15% price reduction so keep following! PAUL MADDEN ANTIQUES has been an active marketplace for over 40 years with 3 generations of Maddens. We offer a large inventory of Americana in great variety and have been an important source for collectors, decorators, and museums. We offer for sale American folk art, antique Nantucket Lightship baskets, Cape Cod and Islands art work, and a vast inventory marine related items. We guarantee everything we sell. The item “Antique English Marine Barometer Sympiesometer Wolf, Liverpool” is in sale since Friday, March 29, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “paulmaddenantiques” and is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe.

Antique English marine barometer sympiesometer marked Wolf Castle Street, Liverpool circa 1875. Dual ivorine (barometer) and silvered brass (sympiesometer) register plates. Carved mahogany case and original brass gimbal. Great working and overall condition. Measures approx 37″ tall and extends 11″ from wall. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list. As we are posting new items every week. If unsold after 30 days, we usually relist with a 10% to 15% price reduction so keep following! PAUL MADDEN ANTIQUES has been an active marketplace for over 40 years with 3 generations of Maddens. We offer a large inventory of Americana in great variety and have been an important source for collectors, decorators, and museums. We offer for sale American folk art, antique Nantucket Lightship baskets, Cape Cod and Islands art work, and a vast inventory marine related items. We guarantee everything we sell. The item “Antique English Marine Barometer Sympiesometer Wolf, Liverpool” is in sale since Wednesday, February 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “paulmaddenantiques” and is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe.

Antique English marine barometer sympiesometer marked Wolf Castle Street, Liverpool circa 1875. Dual ivorine (barometer) and silvered brass (sympiesometer) register plates. Carved mahogany case and original brass gimbal. Great working and overall condition. Measures approx 37″ tall and extends 11″ from wall. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list. As we are posting new items every week. If unsold after 30 days, we usually relist with a 10% to 15% price reduction so keep following! PAUL MADDEN ANTIQUES has been an active marketplace for over 40 years with 3 generations of Maddens. We offer a large inventory of Americana in great variety and have been an important source for collectors, decorators, and museums. We offer for sale American folk art, antique Nantucket Lightship baskets, Cape Cod and Islands art work, and a vast inventory marine related items. We guarantee everything we sell. The item “Antique English Marine Barometer Sympiesometer Wolf, Liverpool” is in sale since Monday, January 28, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “paulmaddenantiques” and is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe.

Antique English marine barometer sympiesometer marked Wolf Castle Street, Liverpool circa 1875. Dual ivorine (barometer) and silvered brass (sympiesometer) register plates. Carved mahogany case and original brass gimbal. Great working and overall condition. Measures approx 37″ tall and extends 11″ from wall. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list. As we are posting new items every week. If unsold after 30 days, we usually relist with a 10% to 15% price reduction so keep following! PAUL MADDEN ANTIQUES has been an active marketplace for over 40 years with 3 generations of Maddens. We offer a large inventory of Americana in great variety and have been an important source for collectors, decorators, and museums. We offer for sale American folk art, antique Nantucket Lightship baskets, Cape Cod and Islands art work, and a vast inventory marine related items. We guarantee everything we sell. The item “Antique English Marine Barometer Sympiesometer Wolf, Liverpool” is in sale since Friday, December 28, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “paulmaddenantiques” and is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe.