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19th Century Wooden English Barometer Antique Forecast Weather Instrument
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Wooden barometer measuring instrument English manufacture made in the mid 19th century, silver-plated brass dial engraved with meteorological indications and double pointer, the first one directly connected to the barometric tube indicates the atmospheric pressure trend, the second one, operated by a knob placed under the dial, acts as a reading vernier for verification of the variation of atmospheric pressure over time; thermometer, hygrometer and spirit level for the correct positioning of the instrument on the wall. Height 106 cm, width 31 cm, depth / thickness 5 cm.
Very good condition, fully functional.
For safety during transport the barometer will be shipped emptied of mercury. The mercury will be placed in a sealed container in the package together with the barometer.
When it was discovered, that changes of atmospheric pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very popular.
Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.
- Dimensions:Height: 41.74 in (106 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1020223555482
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