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How does a barometer predict weather?
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A barometer doesn't predict weather, it provides atmospheric pressure readings that can be used by meteorologists to make weather predictions. Antique barometers typically used mercury or an aneroid capsule made of beryllium and copper to display current air pressure readings. You'll find a variety of antique barometers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Shop for Antique & Vintage Barometers on 1stDibs
Oak barometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak barometer, the shaped carved oak frame with rectangular thermometer above the silvered
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
$1,323
Antique Aneroid Barometer
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage Aneroid barometer.
Category
20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
French Eglomise Barometer
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine decorative french eglomise barometer.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments
John Bennett Georgian Barometer
By John Bennett
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Georgian barometer by the leading London instrument-maker John Bennett strongly
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Barometer
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A non working French barometer . Beautiful paint and gilding.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique French Ormolu Barometer
Located in Sandwich, MA
Wonderful antique French mercury barometer. Louis XVI ormolu style with elaborate cast bronze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
