Barometer
Callaghan & Co.
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass and glass
Place of origin
London
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20832
Summary
A circular, brass cased aneroid barometer with metal ring attached to the top and winding knob at the bottom. Dial marked numerically from 26 to 31 with the following weather conditions - storm, rain, change, fair and set fair. Callaghan and Company, 23a New Bond Street, corner of Conduit Street, London, printed on dial. F.G.B engraved on back.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Callaghan & Co., manufacturer