Green was the nephew of and successor to instrument maker james green, who was described by w. Knowles middleton in his book. The history of the barometer. Remarkable instrument maker, born in england, established a business in baltimore in 1832… And in 1864 took as an apprentice his 16-year-old nephew, henry j. Green, who became his partner in 1879. When james retired in 1885, the name of the firm was changed to henry j. It is safe to say that most of the barometers of scientific interest made in the united states between 1840 and 1940 were made by this company. Barometer measures 70 mm in diameter and comes with it’s original morrocan case. Case back signed b. 288, and again, in smaller stamping, b. Possibly a government control, or property number? Adjustable knurled bezel still turns, as it should. Rear screw for adjusting needle functions properly. Silvered dial signed compensated and makers name and address. A handsome unit, by a premier maker, and offered with no reserve.The item “Early American Aneroid Pocket Barometer Military No Reserve” is in sale since Friday, February 13, 2015. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “willardz-tyme” and is located in Parkville, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States.
