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What is a barometer and how is it used?
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A barometer is a piece of equipment used to measure the barometric pressure, also known as atmospheric pressure. A barometer typically has a gauge or screen that displays the current atmospheric pressure. Once you know the atmospheric pressure, you can predict the weather. Shop an array of barometers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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
$1,322
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
