shatz Aneroid barometer - Brass

Schätz - Large brass wall nautical barometer - Made in West Germany

Description

Elegant original Schätz nautical aneroid barometer, made in West Germany, characterized by the classic polished brass case with a front porthole-style opening.

The dial bears a dual scale in millibars and mmHg with the meteorological indications “Stormy - Rain - Change - Fair - Very Dry.” The instrument is equipped with an adjustable reference index and a rear calibration screw.

The back bears the inscription “Made in West Germany,” indicating production prior to German reunification.

An excellent decorative object for nautical environments, professional studios, or collections of scientific instruments.

Conditions
• General good condition.
• Original integral glass.
• Brass with light signs of time and small oxidations.
• Dial clean and well legible.
• Mechanism present; the movement of the hand follows pressure changes, but absolute precision has not been verified with professional instrumentation.
• It is advised to carefully view the photographs, which constitute an integral part of the description.