A late 19c Admiral Fitzroy Barometer in oak case with broken...
A late 19c Admiral Fitzroy Barometer in oak case with broken pediment top with central finial. The tube has two pointers for comparative readings controlled by knobs on the case sides. It also contains an alcohol Fahrenheit thermometer and a storm glass. The paper in the case back details Admiral Fitzroy's remarks and the bottom left has a mountain scale showing air pressure at various altitudes. The case is 104cm tall overall.
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A late 19c Admiral Fitzroy Barometer in oak case with broken pediment top with central finial. The tube has two pointers for comparative readings controlled by knobs on the case sides. It also contains an alcohol Fahrenheit thermometer and a storm glass. The paper in the case back details Admiral Fitzroy's remarks and the bottom left has a mountain scale showing air pressure at various altitudes. The case is 104cm tall overall.