Archives for February 12, 2016

Antique French SELON TORICELLI Barometer. Louis XVI Gilt Glass PARIS. RARE

I have for sale an authentic antique French barometer. I believe it was made in Paris, France in 19th century, in the Louis XVI style. On the dial is written “Selon Toricelli” which I believe refers to Evangelista Torricelli. Who was a famed Italian. Who invented the barometer, and [...]

ANTIQUE HENRY J. GREEN OBSERVATORY STICK BAROMETER New York RARE

Nice antique Henry J. Green Observatory Stick Barometer, Brooklyn, NY.. Framed milk glass aperature windows behind top and bottom of instrument. Box measures approx 43 inches tall….. Electrical light sockets at one time were wired to illuminate the barometer. Can be rewired with no problem at all. Appears [...]

Antique The Cottage barometer or storm glass and Thermometer Combined

The Cottage Thermometer / Barometer. It looks to be from the late 1800’s and is made by the Franklin Mills Co. It has a Wheatley ad on the front “Is eaten and Enjoyed in all kinds of weather”. The condition is fair with a nice looking front and a working thermometer. The [...]