- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Eliza Lennie
- Provenance
- Presented by Mr. M.W. Stringfellow.
- Primary inscriptions
- Barometer: 'Compensated for Temperature' 'E. LENNIE. Optician EDINBURGH.' Case: Evidence of crest in lid, now indecipherable.
- Object type
- Barometer
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 66mm Depth: 18mm
- Inventory No
- 95763
- Accession Number
- 2006-2
Description
Circular barometer with suspension ring in brass. Single metal screw in back. Engraved dial with central metal needle. Leather covered pasteboard case with hinged lid and metal button clasp. Green satin lining.
Evidence of retouching with brass-coloured paint on edges of metal body.
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