Barometer - Wood, Glass, Bronze
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Antique wall weather station from the estimated period 1900–1910, in a solid wood case with glass and bronze fittings, measuring 57 cm high, 20 cm wide and 6 cm deep, weighing 860 g, originating from Switzerland, in working order and good condition with minor signs of aging, featuring a Celsius and Réaumur thermometer and an open-aperture aneroid barometer, and retailed by Otto Hausherr of Bern.
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Up for sale is a stunning, 100% original antique wall weather station from the Art Nouveau period (circa 1890-1910).
Key Features & Condition:
* Exquisite Woodwork: The solid wood case features beautiful hand-carved botanical motifs. It is in absolutely pristine, investment-grade condition with no cracks, splits, or structural damage.
* Provenance: Authenticated and retailed by the famous historical optician and instrument maker "Otto Hausherr" in Bern, Switzerland.
* Scientific Instruments: Features an open-aperture aneroid barometer mechanism (measured in cmHg) and a dual-scale thermometer including both Celsius and the highly collectible, rare historical Réaumur scale (R).
* Authenticity: The reverse retains its original period handwritten service inscriptions from past watchmakers/opticians and the stamped factory model number 4101, confirming its genuine history.
A premium and highly decorative collector's piece in remarkable aesthetic and mechanical condition.
Up for sale is a stunning, 100% original antique wall weather station from the Art Nouveau period (circa 1890-1910).
Key Features & Condition:
* Exquisite Woodwork: The solid wood case features beautiful hand-carved botanical motifs. It is in absolutely pristine, investment-grade condition with no cracks, splits, or structural damage.
* Provenance: Authenticated and retailed by the famous historical optician and instrument maker "Otto Hausherr" in Bern, Switzerland.
* Scientific Instruments: Features an open-aperture aneroid barometer mechanism (measured in cmHg) and a dual-scale thermometer including both Celsius and the highly collectible, rare historical Réaumur scale (R).
* Authenticity: The reverse retains its original period handwritten service inscriptions from past watchmakers/opticians and the stamped factory model number 4101, confirming its genuine history.
A premium and highly decorative collector's piece in remarkable aesthetic and mechanical condition.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Switzerland
Material
Bronze, Glass, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
57 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
860 g
Estimated period
1900-1910
In working order
Yes
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