Barometers- 2 (Two): Sargent-Welch Scientific Co., Skokie, Illinois, "U.S. Weather Bureau Type" Fortin-style mercurial barometers, polished nickel-silver engine divided scales showing both inch and centimeters with vernier plates, thumbscrew adjustment
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24 October 2024
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both units are in very good condition. One wood backboard looks factory made, while the other looks bench-made. Both instruments have mounts on the front for thermometers, but none are included. Instrument may contain some mercury. Hand delivery is recommended. Sold "as is ".
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Barometers- 2 (Two): Sargent-Welch Scientific Co., Skokie, Illinois, "U.S. Weather Bureau Type" Fortin-style mercurial barometers, polished nickel-silver engine divided scales showing both inch and centimeters with vernier plates, thumbscrew adjustment below cistern for zeroing, fixed to wood backboards for wall mounting. both units are in very good condition. One wood backboard looks factory made, while the other looks bench-made. Both instruments have mounts on the front for thermometers, but none are included. Instrument may contain some mercury. Hand delivery is recommended. Sold "as is ".
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