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ANTIQUE BAROMETERS
MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERS
STICK AND FORTIN BAROMETERS
ROUND ANEROIDS
BANJO ANEROID BAROMETERS
BAROGRAPHS
POCKET ANEROID BAROMETERS / ALTIMETERS / DESK BAROMETERS
AND ODD ITEMS
MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERS
Ref 1369
A Georgian shell & flower inlaid wheel barometer inscribed 'Leon &
Co, 14 Brooks Street, Holborn' with spirit filled thermometer tube (replaced)
on a hand engraved silvered thermometer scale and hand engraved dial, both
scales re-silvered. A mahogany veneered case of traditional form and re-polished,
circa 1820. 39" x 10 ¼" £950
Ref: 1547
A plain mercury wheel barometer in straight grain faded mahogany case with
fine black & white stringing to case, swan neck pediment, finial (replaced),
hygrometer (replaced), thermometer with faded thermometer tube, convex mirror
and frame (replaced), 8” dial and level plate engraved ‘Warranted
Correct’, barometer tube replaced. In good working order throughout.
Measuring: 38 ¼” x 10 ¼” £795
Ref: 1552
A traditional mahogany veneered mercury wheel barometer with black &
white strung edges with swan neck pediment, hygrometer, short thermometer
with spirit filled tube, convex mirror, readed frame, 8” dial, level
plate inscribed ‘Warranted Correct’. Hygrometer, level plate,
bone setting knob, mirror and frame replaced and replacement mercury filled
tube. Generally restored and in good order throughout. The case in original
polish showing some signs of age in a rich mahogany colour, slight age cracking
to top and much tapping below setting knob, c1850 and measuring: 10”
x 38” £975
Ref 1643
An 8" dial mahogany mercury wheel barometer with wide fitting bezel,
the case with chevron stringing to edge, inlaid with four fans. Architectural
pediment, brass finial (replaced). Long spirit filled thermometer, probably
not original, replaced perhaps in Edwardian period. Dials resilvered, replacement
mercury tube and set knob. General repairs to case and stringing. In good
order throughout. A nice example of an early wheelbarometer. By P Gally
of Cambridge. Circa 1790. Dimensions 9 ¾" x 38 ¼".
£2450
Ref: 2228
A simple Georgian mahogany wheel barometer with black & white stringing
and one oval urn inlay to case, broken architectural pediment, long spirit
filled thermometer, dial engraved ‘Lione & Somalvico, 14 Brook
Street, Holborn, London’, replacement finial & tube, c1811 measuring:
38 ¾” x 10” £1295
Ref: 2231
A very rare, probably unique, mercury wheel barometer of upside down form
by famous makers Dolland of London. The case in a medium faded figured mahogany
veneer, re-polished some years ago. Case with ebony strung edge, pediment
of a curved moulded design with hygrometer below, 10” silvered dial
with fine quality engraved star burst motif in centre as expected by this
maker, tortoise shell adjusting knob, mercury filled thermometer and rounded
base. The barometer possibly dating mid-Victorian, could attribute this
barometer to George Dolland of 59 St Paul’s Churchyard, real name
George Huggins, one of 16 instrument makers who exhibited at the Great Exhibition
at Crystal Palace in 1851 and was instrument maker to William IV and Queen
Victoria. In good order throughout. Measuring: 40 ¾” x 12 ¼”
£4750
Ref: 2232
An unusual 10” dial wheel barometer by J Spelzini, 11 Brooks Market
with figured mahogany veneered front, rounded style top & base with
hygrometer and level plate. The 10” dial with spirit filled thermometer
mounted on lower part and traditional convex mirror above dial, general
restorations and replacement tube & replacement bone setting key, in
good working order, nice mellow mahogany colour, c1840 (E. Banfield) measuring:
39” x 12”. One of the many Italian makers, possibly John Spelzini
1836-1859 although not recorded at this address in the Directory of British
Scientific Instrument Makers by Gloria Clifton. A very pleasant mellow example
of an early Victorian barometer. £1750
Ref: 2233
A mercury wheel barometer with rare rack and pinion movement, in a mahogany
veneered case with ebony stringing, period replacement thermometer with
decorative stripped glass thermometer bulb, tortoise shell adjusting key,
8” dial inscribed ‘Watkins & Hill 5 Charring Cross London’.
Watkins & Hill were in business between 1819 & 1856. This barometer
dating from the early 1850’s, numbered 201. An interesting method
to do away with the silk cords and have a direct read from the mercury column
to the hand. The case in a pleasant old mahogany finish and in good order
throughout. Measuring: 39” x 10” £1695
Ref: 2239
An 8” dial mercury wheel barometer by M Bamforth of Leeds. The case
in a pleasantly coloured mahogany veneer with black & white stringing,
long spirit filled thermometer and simple engraved dial with concave bezel
and flat glass. In good order through out, measuring: 36 ½”
x 10 ¼”. M Bamforth is recorded at the beginning of the 19th
Century; this example is typical to about c1820. £1395
Ref: 2241
An early Georgian wheel barometer by A Alberti of Sheffield with architectural
pediment, long spirit filled thermometer and dial, replacement tube, hands
& finial, cleaned and restored and in good working order. The mahogany
veneered case with black & white stringing and distinctive shouldered
design case of Italian influence. Angelo Alberti was known to be working
between 1822 & 1828 at Fargate, Sheffield, reference: Directory of British
Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 by Gloria Clifton. Measuring: 39
½” x 10” £1495
Ref: 2259
A traditional 8” dial mahogany wheel barometer in original polish
with architectural pediment, finial (replaced), long spirit thermometer
with front glass replaced, 8” dial with finely engraved triple starburst
design to centre arrow point indicating hand and simple diamond recording
hand operated by bone key underneath dial, (replaced) inscribed ‘A
Pastorelli, 4 Cross St. Hatton Garden, London’. Antonio known to be
working between 1829 & 1846 and at this address from 1839 he took over
from C Pastorelli. Case in figured mahogany, nicely faded with slight mark.
Measuring: 38 ½” x 10 ¼” £1295
Ref: 2261
A traditional 8” dial mahogany wheel barometer with swan neck pediment,
hygrometer, mercury filled thermometer, convex mirror & frame, replaced,
dial with starburst engraving & level plate inscribed ‘L Balerna,
Halifax. The whole in good order throughout, the case in original polish,
brass work cleaned & re-lacquered with a golden lacquer, dials re-silvered
with replacement tube, replacement finial, replacement set key. A good example
of a traditional barometer of about 1845. Lewis Balerna working 1834 to
1853 was a clock & watch manufacturer and silversmith in Halifax at
8 Northgate Street and 44 & 71, brother of Richard Balerna also of Halifax.
See Edwin Banfield’s Barometer Makers & Retailers 1660-1900 £1295
Ref: 2262
A mahogany veneered black & white strung mercury wheel barometer with
swan neck pediment, hygrometer, mercury filled thermometer, convex mirror
and beaded frame, 8” dial, and level plate inscribed ‘Warranted
Correct’. A traditional pleasant barometer, un-attributed but dating
c1845. Brass cleaned & lacquered with a traditional lacquer used on
early instruments (this mixture we prepare specially from an old recipe
which includes natural tree gums, saffron and dragons blood!) dials re-silvered,
replacement finial, mirror and frame and replacement tube. Measuring: 38
½” x 10 1/8” £1245
Ref: 2263
A Georgian mahogany wheel barometer with shell & flower inlays with
architectural pediment, long thermometer, dial engraved ‘J Ceppi &
Co. Southampton’, a pleasantly faded mahogany case with black &
white stringing to edge, pediment rebuilt, replacement thermometer, tube,
setting hand, dials re-silvered and generally cleaned and restored, c1820
measuring: 39” x 10” £950
Ref: 2264
A 10” dial rosewood wheel barometer ornately inlaid with mother of
pearl abalone shell and wire, possibly of an Indian influence of floral,
leaf & bird design, case mounted with bow front thermometer with flat
bulb mercury filled tube, Fahrenheit & Remeur scales, the dial engraved
‘W Johnson, 34 Hatton Garden’ with floral centre engraving and
finely pierced hands, adjusting key in mother of pearl & brass work
cleaned and lacquered, dials re-silvered, replacement tube, case in original
polish with minor repairs to inlay. W Johnson was working between 1830 –
1867 in London and at this address between 1841 & 1867. He was in partnership
with Cuthbert Blackbourn and the name of Johnson & Blackbourn from 1847
– 1848. This barometer is quite likely is just prior to 1847. The
case, which we have come across before this design, almost certainly made
in the same workshop as we have handled a number over the years with different
names on the dials. Mrs Ann Johnson, presumably the widow, took over the
business around 1865 until 1876, reference ‘Barometer Makers &
Retailers 1660-1900’ Edwin Banfield. A very decorative Victorian barometer
measuring: 42” x 13” £ 1450
Ref: 2276
&white strung edge by John Schalfino of Taunton with broken architectural
pediment, long spirit filled thermometer and dial engraved with Masonic
emblems square & compass with large G in between, Schalfino is known
to have made a number of barometers, all engraved with Masonic emblems.
This barometer dating probably around 1820. One of four or so makers in
Taunton. This example is particularly attractive, the polish & patination
of the veneer being a dark mahogany finish.
STICK AND FORTIN BAROMETERS [top]
Ref 1609
Straight grained mahogany gimballed ships barometer (gimbal replaced) by
D McGregor, Glasgow & Greenock. Thermometer inside hinged door, ivory
scales replaced but to exceptional high standard, original damaged scales
available to purchaser if required. Some signs of wear and age, almost certainly
used on board ship. circa 1855 36 ½"" x 1 ¾"
£3250
Ref: 1296
A boxwood scaled manometer / barometer by James Simpson
& Company Ltd, Pimlico, London. The scales engraved pounds pressure
by square inch on the left, from 5 – 15 and inches from 2 –
31 on right hand side, with large off-hand blown glass reservoir similar
to Continental barometers giving a diameter of approximately 3 ¾”
of mercury at the zero position. Possibly dating early 20th Century, the
scales mounted on simple mahogany backboard. An interesting curious simple
old instrument measuring: 35” long x 4” wide £495
Ref 1848
American forecast barometer by Joseph Davis & Co. Kennington Park
Road, London circa 1890. Joseph Davis is known to be working at the
Royal Polytechnic Institution at this address from 1871-93. He was
the sole manufacturer in
of the Royal Polytechnic barometer, re: Edwin Banfield 'Barometer
Makers and Retailers'. An interesting and scarce variation on the
Polytechnic barometer, this oak cased barometer with silver affect printed
dial with fretwork behind glass and thermometer to centre of case, base
inset with compass. 7 day recording dials beneath main dial, the whole in
good condition throughout. 41 ½" x 12 3/8"
£3950
Ref 1851 SPECIAL
MOUNTAIN BAROMETER
An extremely rare mahogany cased mountain mercury barometer by Thomas Rubergall
of Coventry Street LONDON circa 1820. The barometer is divided from
23.3 inches of mercury to 32 inches. The barometer supported on a gimbal
held within the tripod stand. The whole folds down to carry within the three
legs of the tripod. There is a thermometer inlaid into the stem (replaced)
The whole has undergone skilled restoration. It is in working order although
there is no vernier. At the time of restoration much research was carried
out but no similar barometer is known of by this maker. It is probably unique
and would make an exceptional piece for a mountaineering collector
or a barometer enthusiast. (Price On application) Delivery world wide by
arrangement
Ref 1879
A fine mahogany veneered bow front stick barometer by Matthew Berge
of London circa 1810 measuring 35 ¼" x 4 ¼". This
style of barometer with bow front glass case and ebonised cistern cover
are perhaps the most sought after of stick barometers. This model of traditional
design as previously made by Jessie Ramsden, with rack operated vernier,
caddy-designed pediment the canted corners to the cistern cover inlaid with
ebony. Ebony stringing to edge of the trunk which has fine figured mahogany
veneer in original polish throughout except for minor repairs. Matthew Berge
worked for Jessie Ramsden & took over his workshop on the death of Ramsden
in 1800. From 1802 - 1817 Matthew Berg was known to be at 199 Piccadilly,
London. He took over Ramsden's dividing engine for scales. General minor
restorations and replacement setting key, replacement off set boxwood cistern
& tube. See Directory of Scientific Instrument Makers 1558-1851 by Gloria
Clifton POA.
Ref 2006
A fine brass mounted stick barometer circa 1820 by Dolland of London. The
extended head with hygrometer under swan neck pediment, brass door to register
scales and thermometer. £6500
Ref: 2027
A simple provincial mahogany stick barometer with ebony edging to door and
down side of trunk attributed to John Selva of Plymouth dating circa 1830,
traditional architectural style pediment surmounted with brass finial (replaced),
silvered scale with thermometer to left hand side and manually operated
vernier behind glazed hinged door fitted with old glass, in good order throughout
in medium brown colour re-polished with replacement tube & cistern cover,
thermometer & finial measuring: 5 ¼” widest point x 38
½” long £2450
Ref: 2226
A simple stick barometer by Elliot Bros, 449 Strand, London with oak case,
visible tube, turned cistern cover and an unusual ceramic scale, the indicator
sliding on the tube, the back of the ceramic scale with design registration
‘18th December 1863’. Elliot Bros were known to be working between
1853 – 1900 as optical & electrical Instrument Makers in London,
see ‘Barometer Makers and Retailers 1660-1900’ by Edwin Banfield.
Measuring 2 ¾” wide x 36” tall £925
Ref: 2260
A good figured mahogany veneered stick barometer by Watkins & Hill,
5 Charring Cross, London with caddy style pediment, tortoise shell vernier
key, long mercury thermometer and turned figured cistern cover (replaced).
Watkins & Hill were in business between 1819 & 1856. This simple
barometer with pleasing lines and a pleasant colour, restored and in good
condition. C1845 measuring: 37 ½” x 4 ½” £2450
Ref: 2282
A mahogany stick barometer by Franklin of Manchester with caddy design pediment,
long thermometer to front, case medium brown figured mahogany veneer edged
in wide ebony stringing, original polish, shallow cistern cover (replaced)
with moulded edge and figured veneered front. All in good order, measuring:
39” tall x 5 1/8” wide £2450
Ref: 2244
A simple rectangular mahogany framed Admiral FitzRoy barometer with single
indicator to the right and replaced mercury tube, yellow polished paper
scales with some ageing top and bottom, printed ‘M.E. Soloman’s
Opticians, Nassau Street, Dublin’, mounted with boxwood thermometer
scale with mercury thermometer -30 to +140 degrees Centigrade measuring:
5” x 35 ¾” £925
Ref 2500
A good late stick barometer by Negretti and Zambra circa 1930 of traditional
design. The mahogany case of good rick colour, inlaid with chevron inlay
to trunk, door and cistern cover. £1950
Ref 2509
A Kew Pattern Stick barometer by F Darton of Watfrod with carrying box and
mounted with gold slide. Maintains an original good marine tube (restrcited
so mercury moves slowly on board ship to stop surging) £1295 (customer
has option but others become available be so please enquire)
BANJO ANEROID BAROMETERS
[top]
Ref: 1019 SOLD
Dark carved oak aneroid barometer and thermometer of banjo form with scroll
& leaf patterns and carved swag below dial. Ceramic dial named ‘Albert.
E. Dark Optician Barnstaple’, thermometer with white glass, replaced
and white glass thermometer, replaced. The whole in good order throughout,
c1920’s measuring: 10 ½” x 35 ¼”
Ref 1868
An ornately carved, large aneroid barometer, with coat of arms, floral and
scroll decoration in medium dark oak finish with thermometer mounted above
(replaced), thermometer box surmounted by carved eagle replaced) with ceramic
scales. Originally by Benetfink & Co. of Cheapside, London. The case
in good order throughout and measuring 42” x 12” £895
Ref: 2190
A mahogany aneroid banjo barometer with shaped case, rounded style architectural
pediment surmounted with carving, inlaid with coloured woods and ivory of
flowers & leaf design with 8” white glass dial and ceramic thermometer
scale in red & black, dating c1910. In good order throughout measuring:
34” x 13” £945
Ref: 2257
A Rosewood veneered Edwardian inlaid banjo barometer with ceramic scales
and mercury filled thermometer, the case showing signs of tapping below
dial. The whole in good order throughout. Measuring: 33 ¼”
x 12” £945
Ref: 2267
A nice oak cased medium brown carved aneroid barometer with ceramic scale
thermometer & white glass aneroid dial, probably dating c1925. In good
order throughout, measuring: 36” x 11” £795
Ref: 2268
An oak cased, lightly carved aneroid barometer of banjo form with white
glass thermometer & dial inscribed ‘Robin Curtis & Son, Hull’
(name slightly faded), the case a medium brown colour, brass bezel showing
signs of age, cleaned & re-lacquered with a golden lacquer, the dial
with FitzRoy’s weather words for rising & falling. Replacement
thermometer scale. Measuring: 32” x 11 ¾” £695
ROUND ANEROID BAROMETERS
[top]
Ref: 1955
A 5 ½” diameter brass cased Bourdon barometer, instrument number
25224 with reverse printed glass dial of traditional design, the trade mark
S L either side of a three branched candelabra marked on the dial. The outer
case cleaned and re-lacquered with a traditional lacquer used on early instruments
(this mixture we prepare specially from an old recipe which includes natural
tree gums, saffron and dragons blood!) the whole in good working order,
dating c1900. This curious alternative to the Vidi aneroid movement is a
good example, complete with key (replacement) for altitude setting. See
Aneroid Barometers and their Restoration, chapter 10 page 184 concerning
Bourdon barometers. £750
Ref: 2030
Brass cased aneroid barometer with open card dial, probably of English manufacture,
circa 1890. Replacement hanging ring and pillar, generally overhauled, case
clean and lacquered with a traditional lacquer used on early instruments
(this mixture we prepare specially from an old recipe which includes natural
tree gums, saffron and dragons blood!) £325
Ref: 2161
Large round aneroid wall barometer with turned and carved oak case measuring:
13” diameter with leaf pattern carving, silvered brass dial with centre
engraved cartouche marked in inches of pressure and weather words. In good
order £395
Ref: 2163
A 6” brass dial aneroid barometer probably by Taylor Instruments (Short
& Mason) in a large octagonal oak case showing medallary rays on the
large bevels. The case approximately 13” across the flats with original
suppliers label ‘ACME Barometers number 110’ to reverse, circa
1930’s £17
Ref: 2215
A rare large Bourdon barometer in ebonised turned wood case with traditional
paper dial in nigh perfect condition, the ebonised case with some damage
marks around bezel and cracking but generally in fair condition. The Bourdon
tube in good working order, with original hanging fitments, back plate re-pained,
brass re-lacquered. A rare item especially in good working order, circa
1865. These originally designed by Eugene Bourdon 1808 – 1884 see
chapter 10 ‘Aneroid Barometer and their Restoration’ by Philip
R Collins. Measuring: 12 ¾” diameter x 3 ¾” deep
£795
Ref: 2222
A marine aneroid barometer by Dolland of London number 560, c1890 issued
by the Shipwrecked Fisherman’s and Mariners Royal Benevolent Society.
See FitzRoy and his Barometers, page 82 & 83. A ceramic 4 ¾”
dial with black & red lettering, original brass bezel and thick bevelled
glass mounted in a turned medium oak colour case measuring: 6 ¾”
x 2 ¼” £795
Ref: 2224
A 9 ¼” diameter carved rope effect oak cased aneroid barometer
with ceramic scale, red & black letters, brass bezel with silvered inner
ring in good order throughout. Dating circa 1890. £375
BAROGRAPHS [top]
Strange for us we have sold most of our old barographs! we will be buying
more so watch this space or call us and add your name to our wants list
for well restored good quality used barographs
Ref 1716 An intresting, rare, small wall
barograph, number 99, sold by J Hicks of London - made by A. Redier The
upright case 10" tall, 5 3/4 " wide and 4 1/2" deep at base.
The whole item in good working order with rather unique cone shaped nib
which creates a series of ink dots to record the pressure on the graph.
Complete with 100 charts specially printed for this item. The mahogany case
showing signs of age but in good mid brown mahogany colour, the mechanism
fully cleaned and overhauled and lacquerd in a pleasant gold colour to fully
symphathise with this curious barograph. For further info see 'Barographs'
pages 94-97 by P.R.Collins.
Ref: 2206
A golden oak cased barograph with 5 plain glass panels to lid, the base
raised up on 4 moulded feet, the gold plated mechanism fixed straight to
the oak base with 8 cell barograph stack, traditional clockwork mechanism.
The whole in good condition throughout, the barograph mechanism predominantly
gold plated and in reasonable condition measuring: 14 ¼”long
x 7” high x 8 ¼” deep £925
Ref: 2288
A fine mahogany barograph by James Woolley Sons & Co. Manchester, the
mahogany case with rounded corners to base and quarter astragal moulded
top cover in pleasant faded, aged mahogany of medium colour with 5 bevel
edged glass panels, draw beneath. Brass mechanism cleaned and re-lacquering
with a traditional lacquer used on early instruments (this mixture we prepare
specially from an old recipe which includes natural tree gums, saffron and
dragons blood!), replacement old style bellows, arm. The whole overhauled
and in good working order, c1910 measuring: 14 ½” wide x 9”
tall x 9” deep £1950
Ref: 2293
Traditional oak barograph in medium to dark finish inscribed ‘Ross
Ltd, London’ with 5 bevel edged glass cover, draw below with contemporary
silver presentation plaque ‘International Horseshoe, Olympia 1922’
the mechanism with an 8 capsule bellow stack, brass work cleaned and re-lacquered
with a traditional lacquer used on early instruments (this mixture we prepare
specially from an old recipe which includes natural tree gums, saffron and
dragons blood!), ink bottle to right hand side, clock overhauled, replacement
pen arm & nib, whole in good order throughout, the draw showing medalary
rays of oak, the whole a pleasant colour, original polish, comes complete
with ink & charts, measuring 15” x 9 ¼” x 9”
£1595
Ref:2294
A light golden coloured oak cased barograph by Callaghan & Co. 23A New
Bond Street, London W, an excellent traditional barograph with five thick
bevel edged glass panels to case with chart draw below, the brass mechanism
cleaned and re-lacquered, replacement arm, the whole in good working order.
£1595
Ref: 2295
Traditional dark oak cased barograph with subsidiary dial attributed to
Lowdon, Dundee, typically Short & Mason paten dial design, probably
circa 1920’s. The case has 5 thick bevel edged glass display case
with chart draw below. The brass movement cleaned & re-lacquered, clockwork
over hauled and in good working order (clock records 1 ½ hours slow
over a week which is typical on some barographs. Measuring: 14 ½”
wide x 8 ¾” deep x 8 ¼” high £2250
POCKET ANEROID BAROMETERS/ALTIMETERS/DESK
BAROMETERS [top]
Ref 1772
A 1 13/16" diameter pocket barometer in gilded brass case.
The gilding dulled but generally in fair condition. The dial in enamel divided
from 25 inches to 31 inches with tradiutional weather words. No maker or
retailers name. A simple plain pocket unusually with enamel dial £195
Ref 2056
A 1 7/8” diameter pocket barometer with polished brass case, lacquered,
and silvered scale and revolving altimeter scale, divided 0 to 8,000 feet.
A simple pocket barometer, the dial in reasonable condition, slight mark
to centre. By A Franks Ltd Manchester. £225
Ref 2075
A 2 ¾” diameter brass aneroid barometer by Negretti & Zambra,
number 21164, compensated. Incorporating the white side – Cooks sea
level aneroid, patent number 14424; in original gold-plated brass case,
in good condition but with signs of wear, and associated leather covered
case, in distressed condition but intact. This unusual aneroid barometer
has facility by turning the knurled knob at the top, whilst holding the
top of the barometer, to adjust for sea level reading, from 0 – 20,000
feet. The engineering concept of this is not great and internally the gear
had been changed previously. After some restoration we have now restored
this to a fully working condition. An unusual and quite rare collector’s
piece. £750
Ref: 2082
Large pocket barometer with square sides, revolving bezel with pointer attached.
Barometer divided from 21 – 31 inches, 0 – 10,000 feet inscribed
on the dial ‘Compensated. T Cooke & Sons, York’ and numbered
474. The hanging ring possibly replaced case in gold plated finish and fair
condition. Measuring: 2 15/16” diameter £275
Ref: 2107
A straight sided gilded brass cased pocket barometer, 1 7/8” outside
diameter, the dial inscribed with inches of mercury and feet from zero –
10,000 revolving bezel with pointer, gilded case showing some signs of corrosion
and in moderate condition with matching leather case in good condition with
Professor Airy’s Mountain Barometer Tables inside lid, c1875 £325
Ref: 2110
1 15/16” diameter gilded brass cased pocket barometer with revolving
altitude scale calibrated zero to 8,000 feet and semi-circular thermometer,
dial inscribed ‘compensated for temperature, Short & Mason London
made for A & N. C. S. Ltd Westminster’ in associated shaped leather
covered case, in fair condition some marks to dial, case showing slight
signs of wear £445
Ref 2117
1 15/16” diameter gilded pocket barometer with enamelled dial, 25
– 35 inches with normal weather words ‘Stormy to Very Dry’
with revolving indicator ring. The case with two small dents on the back,
in generally good order but signs of wear
Ref: 2200
An oval leather cased pocket barometer compass & thermometer compendium,
the case opening and with an easel stand at the back for display, covered
internally with green velvet, faded but in good condition. The 1 7/8”
diameter gilded brass cased pocket barometer inscribed ‘J N Pelli
from R.A.P. 22nd January 1924, the revolving altitude scale calibrated zero
to 10,000 feet and the dial marked ‘Compensated A & N.C.S. Ltd,
Westminster’ in fair condition showing some moderate signs of corrosion
to revolving bezel, hanging ring & knob. The ivorine thermometer scale
with white backed mercury glass thermometer and compass on left with paper
dial £850
Ref: 2223
A combination pocket barometer in dual lidded leather covered case. The
case in moderate condition, damage to front button and lid with 2”
diameter barometer with revolving altitude scale from zero – 10,000
feet. The barometer inscribed ‘Eardley. B. Norton, Manchester 1043
compensated’ divided from 21 – 31 inches of mercury. The reverse
with a removable Singer Patent large compass. The gilded brass case in reasonable
condition but showing evidence of wear, the dial re-silvered and in good
condition £625
Ref: 2255
An interesting aluminium cased pocket barometer with winder top to adjust
altitude scale divided from zero to 10,000 feet, by Dolland of London, compensated.
The dial with minor marks but in good condition, aluminium showing signs
of use on the back. Circa 1885, the use of aluminium in this period was
due to its lightness particularly for mountaineering etc. First of this
type I have actually seen although you do get larger more professional mountaineering
type barometers, which were specially developed and made from aluminium
for their lightness. £350
Ref: 1009999
1 15/16” diameter gilded brass cased pocket barometer thermometer
& compass compendium, the pocket barometer marked ‘compensated’
with integral altitude scale calibrated zero to 7,000 feet, 24 – 31
inches, in good condition, the case with dual lids, the second exposing
a circular ivory thermometer with pear drop bulb and singers patent mother
of pearl compass, the case in good condition throughout embossed ‘Rosa’,
c1885 £850
We are always changing our aneroid barometer stock quicker than we
can update these pages! so do enquireTHE ABOVE ARE SOLD FULLY GUARANTEED
HAVING HAD NECESSARY REPAIRS, CLEANING AND OVERHAULING CARRIED OUT IN OUR
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can be provided upon request
ODD ITEMS for SALE - non Barometer things
OK so we have all done it, found an instrument orf antique item curious and could not refuse the temptation to buy it or barter for it! well our director is no exception, he just loves well made items and although he has tried to curb his indulgences he still does have more items than anyone practically needs around the place, so if we have time here will be some items that fellow collectors might be interested in.
Ref: 2113
A Morocco cased pocket thermometer 5 ½” x 1 ¼”
with two fine hook & eye catches and hanging ring, the separate engraved
silvered brass thermometer scale with Fahrenheit & Centigrade scales
engraved ‘Elliot Bros, London’ c1890 £175
Ref: Campbell
A Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder, 1952 mark II with complete set of new
charts charts. These instruments were commonly used by the Met Office and
others to record hours of sunshine. The sun focussed by the glass precison
ball burns a small trace in the specially prepared cards. Then the data
would be transferred to the records. This one has a small chain and peg
which traps the card in position to stop birds pecking at it and removing
the card - wonderfull item. £495
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