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 Brass & Copper Portable Aneroid Barometer w/Handle & Small Compass
Is made of copper and brass. It has a sturdy handle at the top and a small round compass. It is 5 3/8″ in diameter and 2″ deep. This copper and brass on this barometer is in great condition with no repairs, cracks, dings or dents. The glass that cover the face of the [...]