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Pocket Aneroid Barometer, by E. Lennie, Edinburgh, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 95763


Item type
Object
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.