Cistern barometer

Marine cistern barometer. Wooden case. Brass scale graduated 26.0 - 29.0 "Sec".
Two brass rods with sliding knobs (index missing) are fitted either side of scale. Brass suspension loop at top. Brass gimbal ring attached at centre of wooden case.
Glass tube, cistern fitted with a screw at the base to raise the level of mercury in the tube during transportation.

Object Details

ID: NAV0806
Type: Cistern barometer
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1800
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 950 mm; Diameter: 80 mm
Parts: Cistern barometer
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