C.1880, English, ADMIRAL FITZROY'S BAROMETER, in an oak case with carved top. Printed paper instruction give full details on use of the instrument, which includes a thermometer and an indicator for height of the atmosphere in miles.
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23 October 2024
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Condition: top carving was broken and glued, but all there; otherwise the barometer is in excellent original condition, working well. Note there is NO shipping on this item, contains Mercury, must pick up or seek courier delivery. Fitzroy's foto credit, Wikipedia. Ht 42"
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C.1880, English, ADMIRAL FITZROY'S BAROMETER, in an oak case with carved top. Printed paper instruction give full details on use of the instrument, which includes a thermometer and an indicator for height of the atmosphere in miles. Condition: top carving was broken and glued, but all there; otherwise the barometer is in excellent original condition, working well. Note there is NO shipping on this item, contains Mercury, must pick up or seek courier delivery. Fitzroy's foto credit, Wikipedia. Ht 42"
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