Hydrometer - Wood, Metal
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A vintage desktop weather station from 1950–1960, housed in a polished wood case with a metal backing, weighing 650 g and measuring 12.5 × 27.5 × 4 cm, made in Norway.
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This device is a vintage desktop weather station that includes a barometer, thermometer, and hygrometer set in a wooden case.every device work properly. Based on the Norwegian labels on the dials, the instrument was likely manufactured in Scandinavia or Germany for the Scandinavian market, possibly in the mid-20th century.
Device Description
Case: Made of polished wood with rounded corners in an Art Deco style.
Barometer (left): An aneroid barometer with a round scale displaying atmospheric pressure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or hectopascals (hPa). Inscriptions on the scale include the words "REGN" (rain), "USTADIG" (unstable), and "PENT" (fair/beautiful).
Thermometer (center): A glass mercury or spirit thermometer on a metal backing, measuring temperature in degrees Celsius (C).
Hygrometer (right): An instrument for measuring humidity, likely a hair-type hygrometer as indicated by the inscription "HÅRHYGROMETER" (hair hygrometer).
Such weather instruments are popular among collectors and antique enthusiasts.
This device is a vintage desktop weather station that includes a barometer, thermometer, and hygrometer set in a wooden case.every device work properly. Based on the Norwegian labels on the dials, the instrument was likely manufactured in Scandinavia or Germany for the Scandinavian market, possibly in the mid-20th century.
Device Description
Case: Made of polished wood with rounded corners in an Art Deco style.
Barometer (left): An aneroid barometer with a round scale displaying atmospheric pressure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or hectopascals (hPa). Inscriptions on the scale include the words "REGN" (rain), "USTADIG" (unstable), and "PENT" (fair/beautiful).
Thermometer (center): A glass mercury or spirit thermometer on a metal backing, measuring temperature in degrees Celsius (C).
Hygrometer (right): An instrument for measuring humidity, likely a hair-type hygrometer as indicated by the inscription "HÅRHYGROMETER" (hair hygrometer).
Such weather instruments are popular among collectors and antique enthusiasts.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Norway
Material
Metal, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12.5 cm
Width
27.5 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
650 g
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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