~FINE 5 INCH COMPENSATED BAROMETER-WILSON, WARDEN & Co.~

~FINE 5 INCH COMPENSATED BAROMETER-WILSON, WARDEN & Co.~

110 GBP ($150 USD) + postage

A rarely used 5 inch, fully compensated hanging barometer, broad arrow c.1915 (WW1).

Dimensions

12 x 5 cm. (5 x 2 inches deep)

Circa

1915

Maker

Wilson,Warden & Co.

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Barometers & Meteorology, Engineering antiques, Office Antiques

Description

A fine 5 inch (12 cm.) lacquered brass, fully compensated aneroid barometer by Wilson, Warden & Co., LONDON. c.1915.

Marked with the broad arrow on backing plate, this fully functional barometer has bevelled glass, a knurled brass bezel to adjust for altitude (0-7000 feet), Compensated B and accurately measures from 24-31 inches of mercury (bag tested). Blued steel needle, outer ring measures atmospheric pressure to 1/10 and then 1/100th of an inch. Near perfect silvered dial. Serial number 4316. Heavy oval ring and bracket so that the barometer may hang in a laboratory setting or in the field. A number of these barometers are on the market (usually produced in France) with thin outer skin and round, threaded suspension loop. This is a very substantial field/lab instrument and weighs close to two pounds ( 1kg.).Minimal scratches, golden lacquer, perfect glass.

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CA Scientifica Opticae Inc.

Scientifica Opticae

Mark Hacking (Scientifica Opticae Inc.) has been an avid collector/dealer for over 40 years. A former Science teacher, he has an innate love for anything natural or mechanical. Specializing in optical (microscopes, telescopes), surveying, medical, weighing and drawing instruments, he is an active participant of the Scientific Instrument Fair in London. Living in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and two children; Mark looks forward to meeting as many fellow collectors as possible, and has a worldwide following on eBay (Sciopti). As of Nov. 1/24 my email has changed to either scioptimark@outlook.com or sciopti@outlook.com.

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