A late Victorian brass aneroid barometer, by Luis Pascal Casella, late 19th century, the 4 inch silvered and engraved dial with barometric range 28-31 and Roman numerals for the hours, inscribed L.Casella, Maker to the Admiralty & Ordance, LONDON...

A late Victorian brass aneroid barometer, by Luis Pascal Casella, late 19th century, the 4 inch silvered and engraved dial with barometric range 28-31 and Roman numerals for the hours, inscribed L.Casella, Maker to the Admiralty & Ordance, LONDON, Compensated 4898, the case with securing lug and hanging loop, enclosed in a glazed and fitted mahogany case with applied plaque FELIXSTOWE 2nd June 1884, 13cm wide, the case - 14cm high, 18.8cm wide, 17cm deep Note: Pascal Casella joined Cesare Tagliabue in partnership in the early 19th century to manufacture scientific apparatus. In the early years the products designed and built by Casella were exported worldwide and included navigation/exploration and photographic devices, as well as meteorological and medical research instruments. Early customers included Charles Darwin and Dr. Stanley Livingstone who relied on their durable and accurate Casella products. During the 19th century Casella continued to grow and innovate, and exhibited instruments including theodolites and surveying equipment at the ‘Great Exhibition’ in 1851. Please note Roseberys do not guarantee the working condition of barometers offered for sale.
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