Zero Stock- Antique Pocket Barometer Compass and Thermometer Compendium Made by Andrew Barrett & Sons London

Zero Stock- Antique Pocket Barometer Compass and Thermometer Compendium Made by Andrew Barrett & Sons London

Explorer Antiques

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SOLD This is an antique pocket barometer altimeter, thermometer and compass weather station used by explorers and travelers from late 1800s until early 1900s. The well know British maker and retailer Andrew Barrett & Sons (63 & 64 Piccadilly London W) signature is present on the silvered barometer face. On the ultralight and rare aluminum body the initials of the well-known German motorcycle manufacturer of that time B.M.W is present. Andrew Barrett & Sons were originally brush makers, and in 1900 expanded into trunk making, belts, shoes, boots, and gun cases. Later in 1920-1930 the company was involved dealing antique gadgets, silver, and semi-precious stones. Most likely the barometer compendium was sold as a travel accessory for monocycle traveler of that era.  The device is made of three separate instruments: a working barometer with scale who goes from 21-31 inch/mercury and the altimeter scale ranges from zero to 10000 feet adjusted by the rotating bezel. The circular thermometer has a silvered temperature scale in Fahrenheit and Centigrade degrees and goes from 30 Fr to 140 Fr and 0 C to 60 C (unfortunately the thermometer is broken). The wonderful compass has a nice mother of pearl working card.  The device comes in original wood leather and satin case. The case has some wear and tear, and the locking system is broken. Dimensions: 50mm diameter, 25mm height and the weight is just 100 grams (3.6 OZ )