A cased George V sterling silver pocket barometer, London 1911 by Albert Thomas Oliver

A cased George V sterling silver pocket barometer, London 1911 by Albert Thomas Oliver

Of circular form, glazed. a 1¾ die struck and silvered dial, the upper part marked Rain, Change and Fair above Compensated, calibrated in inches of mercury with a range from 23 – 31, outer altitude ring with a range from 0 – 8,000 ft., blued steel pointer set beneath a bevelled glass. Suspension post and ring, and crown. Housed in an original hinged leather case with push button release. Fully marked to reverse, and part-marked.

Length across – 6.7 cm / 2.6 inches