- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- J.H.Steward
- Provenance
- Not ascertained.
- Primary inscriptions
- "J.H. Steward, 457 West Strand, LONDON" [on barometer scale]; "J.H. STEWARD 457 WEST STRAND LONDON" [engraved on ivory plate of the thermometer and compass].
- Object type
- barometer
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 60mm Height: 34mm Weight: 131g
- Inventory No
- 24612
Description
Gilt-brass with silvered barometer scale in inches and millibars, and height scale in feet (up 10 10,000) and metres (up to 3000). In the lid of the leather carrying case is an ivory disc with curved mercury thermometer and pivoted compass card.
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