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Wheel Barometer by James Braham
- This wheel barometer measures atmospheric pressure ranging from 28 to 31 inches of mercury
- Such meteorological instruments were once indispensable to gauge the coming weather
- The mahogany casing also incorporates a thermostat
- Only the most important households would have had an instrument of this caliber
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Retailed by James Braham
Mid-19th Century
This wheel barometer, retailed by James Braham of Torquay, measures atmospheric pressure ranging from 28 to 31 inches of mercury. The mahogany casing also incorporates a mercury thermometer with designations for Blood Heat, Sum'r Heat, Tempe Rate and Freezing levels. Such meteorological instruments were once indispensable to gauging the coming weather. While many households had a barometer on their wall, only the most important and wealthy. . .
Retailed by James Braham
Mid-19th Century
This wheel barometer, retailed by James Braham of Torquay, measures atmospheric pressure ranging from 28 to 31 inches of mercury. The mahogany casing also incorporates a mercury thermometer with designations for Blood Heat, Sum'r Heat, Tempe Rate and Freezing levels. Such meteorological instruments were once indispensable to gauging the coming weather. While many households had a barometer on their wall, only the most important and wealthy would have had an instrument of this caliber.
37 1/2" high x 6" wide x 2 1/4" deep

| Period: | 19th Century |
| Origin: | England |
| Type: | Meteorological Instruments |
| Style: | Victorian |
| Depth: | 2.25 in. (5.72 cm) |
| Width: | 6.0 in. (15.24 cm) |
| Height: | 37.5 in. (95.25 cm) |
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