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Code 647
EUR 6800.00
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1619105985Code 647 Large barometerRare large Torricellian mercury barometer complete with clock signed Silvani Brighton, dated from 1820 and 1835. Finely crafted mahogany wood case with double thread at the edges of ebony and cedar wood. Large silver-plated brass dial engraved with meteorological indications and double hand, the first directly connected to the barometric tube indicates the atmospheric pressure trend, the second, operated by a marine ivory wheel placed under the large meteorological dial, acts as a reading vernier to check the variation of atmospheric pressure over time. 7-day spring-loaded clock, checked and working, and enamel hour dial in Latin numbers, white backgoround and black numbers, with blued steel hands, mercury thermometer from 0° to 120° Fahrenheit, and level for correct positioning of the instrument on the wall with the maker's name.
Very good condition, fully functional.
For safety during transport the barometer will be shipped emptied of mercury. The mercury will be placed in a sealed container in the package together with the barometer.
Height 121 cm - 47.63 inches, width 36 cm - 14.17 inches, thickness 8 cm - 3.14 inches.
Man, as farmer or navigator, has always observed and tried to forecast the changes of weather. Scientific studies about these changes began in the middle ofXVII century, following experiments about the existence of empty, that antique philosophers denied because “nature hates empty!”.
When it was discovered, that changes of atmospheric pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very popular.
Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.
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What are the shipping terms and the delivery schedule?
Shipping by DHL or UPS is free (but if we are shipping to a country non-EU remember that any taxes and customs duties are on your expense), and items will be sent just after receiving of payment.
Italy: delivering on the average in 24 h.
Europe: delivering on the average in 2/3 weekdays.
Other countries: delivering on the average in 5 weekdays; custom duties charged to the buyer.
Is shipping insured?
Of course! Free insurance by Lloyd's London that covers almost all destinations.
If I change my mind, can I return the item?
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Code 647 Large barometer
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