Vintage Wooden Hansel, Gretel Weatherman House Hydrometer 1940s
Vintage handcrafted wooden weather-house, a hygrometer by The Weatherman 430 N. Michigan Ave Chicago 11, Ill. Made in USA, late 1940s-early 1950s. The Weatherman Company belonged Kahn family which has Jewish-German roots: the Weather Houses are traditional typical German souvenirs, gifts and guest gifts. The function of a weather-house is as simple as it is impressive: Inside the weather house there is a string of gut strings that react to changes in humidity. Depending on the humidity, it twists and thus changes its position.
As the air changes humidity, Hansel & Gretel figurines or the witch comes out to signify the weather (it is working - they will show c. 24 hours before weather change). Dry air is indicated when the Hansel & Gretel are out of the house and the witch comes out as humidity levels rise. The Weather House includes a thermometer with both Celsius and Fahrenheit markings (not working).
The weather-house is 7.1/4" [18.4cm] to the tallest part, 4.1/2" x 3.1/2" [11.4cm x 8.9cm] at the base, moose head between top windows; the cardboard-made fence has several small damages [see photos]; The paper backing inside is in very good condition. It shows a fireplace with a roaring fire. A picture on the wall of a witch flying past the moon. An owl is perched on the mantle. A black cat is looking out and arching his back. Overall some wear and aging, good condition.
Rates vary per zone/ country, we will adjust shipping costs with the invoice.
Note:
Country restrictions may apply - the lesser expansive Priority or shipping may not be available to all countries.
US: Priority (c.2-8 days) ------------- $28.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $51.50
World: Priority (c 2-8 weeks) ------- $71.50
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Vintage handcrafted wooden weather-house, a hygrometer by The Weatherman 430 N. Michigan Ave Chicago 11, Ill. Made in USA, late 1940s-early 1950s. The Weatherman Company belonged Kahn family which has Jewish-German roots: the Weather Houses are traditional typical German souvenirs, gifts and guest gifts. The function of a weather-house is as simple as it is impressive: Inside the weather house there is a string of gut strings that react to changes in humidity. Depending on the humidity, it twists and thus changes its position.
As the air changes humidity, Hansel & Gretel figurines or the witch comes out to signify the weather (it is working - they will show c. 24 hours before weather change). Dry air is indicated when the Hansel & Gretel are out of the house and the witch comes out as humidity levels rise. The Weather House includes a thermometer with both Celsius and Fahrenheit markings (not working).
The weather-house is 7.1/4" [18.4cm] to the tallest part, 4.1/2" x 3.1/2" [11.4cm x 8.9cm] at the base, moose head between top windows; the cardboard-made fence has several small damages [see photos]; The paper backing inside is in very good condition. It shows a fireplace with a roaring fire. A picture on the wall of a witch flying past the moon. An owl is perched on the mantle. A black cat is looking out and arching his back. Overall some wear and aging, good condition.
Rates vary per zone/ country, we will adjust shipping costs with the invoice.
Note:
Country restrictions may apply - the lesser expansive Priority or shipping may not be available to all countries.
US: Priority (c.2-8 days) ------------- $28.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $51.50
World: Priority (c 2-8 weeks) ------- $71.50
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