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How does a wall barometer work?
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The Barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure air pressure in a certain environment. The barometer has a flattened metal cylinder that looks like a silver disc inside its construction, which is filled with a partial vacuum. As the pressure in the air increases, the disc gets crushed and as air pressure decreases the disc expands. This movement of the disc is transformed into the reading of the black barometer needle under the glass.
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Antique Round Aneroid Wall Barometer
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Round Aneroid Wall Barometer having a lovely carved stained pine case and enamelled dial
Category
Early 20th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
French Carved Mahogany Wall Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
French wall barometer in a finely carved mahogany case with trailing fruit and vines surmounted by
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Georgian Style German Wall Barometer
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s decorative Georgian Style wall Barometer from West Germany. 28" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully carved and giltwood 18th century Louis XVI wall barometer having its original mercury
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Giltwood
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant Wall Barometer in Brass & Glass by Taylor
By D. Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
The beautiful design on this wall barometer by Taylor in patinated brass and glass can be hung on
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Marquetry Wall Barometer and Thermometer
Located in London, GB
Victorian marquetry wall barometer and thermometer.
English, 19th century
Measures: height 98cm
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood