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TWO BRASS PRESENTATION ANEROID BAROMETERSBOTH UNSIGNED, DATED 1863 AND 1866The first with 2.5 ich printed paper scale calibrated in barometric inches, with 0 to 8,000 altimeter scale and inscribed MOUNTAIN BAROMETER over kite mark to centre, the cylindrical case with recording pointer to glass and engraved Presented to Mr John Bisset, THE 4TH B.A.V. CORPS, as a mark of their high appreciation, OF HIS SERVICES, AS SECRETARY AND TREASURER, To, the Corps since its formation, PORTSOY, 23rd NOV'R 1863 to the rear, the second a pocket barometer with 1.75 inch circular silvered register calibrated for barometric inches only and inset with a compass, the brass case with recording pointer to the interior of the rotating bezel and engraved To J. D..., For progress in Navigation, H.M.S. Britannia, 1866 to rear, (2).The first 7cm (2.5ins) diameter, 3.5cm (1.375ins) deep; the second 5cm (2ins) diameter, 2cm (0.75ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The presentation inscription on the first barometer in the present lot related to The Banffshire Artillery Volunteers with the 4th Banffshire A.V.C. being stationed at Portsoy Battery from October 1860 presumably until reorganisation of the Various Scottish Artillery Volunteer Corps in 1876. 

TWO ANEROID POCKET BAROMETERS WITH ALTIMETERSDOLLOND, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYBoth with 1.75 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches divided into twentieths with the usual observations, signed DOLLOND, LONDON to centre within outer revolving altimeter scale, the first numbered No. 6995 to centre, in gilt brass watch-type case and with outer silk-lined leather protective outer case, the second unnumbered and in an aluminium case with knurled altimeter adjustment crown within the suspension ring, (2).Each instrument 5cm (2ins) diameter, 1.5cm (0.625ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Peter Dollond is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1680-1860 as born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver and started business as an optician in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until his death in 1761, and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family business was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his surname to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856. The firm became one of the largest makers and suppliers of scientific and optical instruments and continued trading under various guises throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. 

A GROUP OF FIVE ANEROID POCKET BAROMETERSALL UNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYAll with 1.75 inch circular registers calibrated in barometric inches, comprising two with white enamel registers in frosted gilt cases; two with silvered registers including altimeter scales to circumference, in frosted gilt cases with one in additional outer leather case; the last an aluminium cased example with subsidiary dial Fah't scale thermometer to centre inscribed IMP'D PAT, No. 7318 beneath Improved Scale, Compensated, the case with altimeter scale adjustment via a knurled crown to the suspension loop, the leather travelling case incorporating a compass needle set on its pivot between two glass disc annotated with eight cardinal points, (5).All approximately 5cm (2ins) diameter, 1.5cm (0.625ins) deep excluding protective cases. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. 

THREE GILT BRASS ANEROID POCKET BAROMETERS WITH ALTIMETERSSHORT & MASON, L.H. LEON & COMPANY AND UNSIGNED, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYThe first with 1.75 inch circular silvered register incorporating curved mercury tube Fahrenheit thermometer beneath inscription COMPENSATED FOR TEMPERATURE, SHORT & MASON, LONDON, MADE FOR A. & N.C.S., WESTMISTER to centre, within concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches divided for twentieths and rotating outer concentric altimeter calibrated in feet 0 to 8000 with divisions for every fifty feet; the second with 1.5 inch register inscribed Compensated, L.H. Leon & Co., 167 PICCADILLY within similar barometric and rotating altimeter scales, both in watch-type cases with milled band for the rotating bezels and suspension ring, the Short and Mason also with leather covered protective outer case; the third with 2 inch register inscribed Hutchinson's Improved, Surveying Aneroid over Keep the eye level with the needle, In ascending the point of the needle goes up, In descending it moves down, to centre within concentric barometric scale and movable altimeter scale annotated 0 to 1000 feet in two directions for up and down, the cylindrical case with rotating bezel and thumb-piece to left hand side, (3).The instruments 5cm (2ins) diameter, 2cm (0.75ins) deep; 4cm (1.625ins) diameter, 1.2cm (0.5ins) deep; and 5cm (2ins) diameter, 2cm (0.75ins) deep respectively. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The firm of Short and Mason are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as operating from 62 Hatton Garden, London 1873-75 then 40 Hatton Garden from 1876. They were leading makers of barographs and aneroid barometers well into the 20th century later merging with Taylor Instruments in 1969.L.H. Leon and Company do not appear to be recorded in the usual sources hence it is likely that they were most likely retail jewellers.Condition Report: All three are in working condition (ie. Respond when 'bag tested') but may require calibration. The thermometer to the dial of the Short and Mason example is undamaged and giving a correct reading. All of the dials are in good original condition but with some tarnishing/discolouration/mellowing to the silvering (the degree of which varies between each instrument). The case example retains original exterior finish in generally good condition with a few spots of discolouration and minor wear only; the other two are more heavily tarnished and worn (see catalogue images). The travelling case for the Short and Mason has overall wear/rubbing but is in sound original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE SMALL GOLD ANEROID POCKET BAROMETER WITH ALTIMETERUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe 1 inch circular frosted gilt open-centred register calibrated in barometric inches and inscribed COMPENSATED to lower margin within outer altimeter scale calibrated in two directions for feet ranging 2,500 to 0 to 1,500 elevation set behind slightly convex glass, the case with rotating milled bezel fitted with recording pointer for the altimeter to interior, and suspension loop to top.2.5cm (1ins) diameter, 0.8cm (0.375ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. 

A SMALL SILVER CASED ANEROID POCKET BAROMETER WITH ALTIMETERJ.H. STEWARD, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYThe 1.125 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches divided into tenths and inscribed Compensated, J.H. Steward, 456 West Strand, LONDON, 2024 to centre within outer rotating altimeter scale calibrated for 0 to 8000 feet divided for every hundred feet set behind slightly convex glass, the case with engine-turned back, (suspension post lacking).3.2cm (1.25ins) diameter, 1.2cm (0.5ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. James Henry Steward is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as a maker of all types of barometers who worked from several addresses in London including; 406 Strand (1857-1900 and beyond), 67 Strand (1867-8), 63 St. Pauls Churchyard (1867-80), Cornhill (1867-92), 66 Strand (1869-88), 456 Strand (1879-88), 474 West Strand (1886-1900 and beyond) and 7 Gracechurch Street (1893-1900 and beyond). He advertised as maker of the celebrated Lord Bury telescope and maker of the Fitzroy barometers, as in use at all railway termini and principal hotels in London.  

A RARE MINIATURE GOLD ANEROID POCKET BAROMETER WITH ALTIMETERPILLISCHER, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYThe 0.675 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches divided into tenths and signed PILLISCHER, LONDON to centre within outer rotating altimeter scale calibrated for 0 to 5000 feet divided for every hundred feet set behind slightly convex glass, the case with engine-turned back and suspension post incorporating knurled crown for adjusting the altimeter scale within the suspension loop.2cm (0.75ins) diameter, 0.8cm (0.375ins) deep. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Moritz Pillischer is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from 398 Oxford Street 1851-53 then 88 New Bond street, London 1854-87. He was succeeded by his Nephew, Jacob.The very small size and the use of gold for the case of the current lot suggests that was perhaps intended as a demonstration example to show the maker's capability.Condition Report: Instrument is in fine almost immaculate condition with faults limited to extremely light mellowing to the silvering of the dial. The mechanism is in working order (responds to the 'bag test') and the rotating bezel (by rotating the knurled crown) is operational. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN ANEROID MOUNTAIN BAROMETERNEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDONThe 2.75 inch circular silvered register inscribed Compensated over Negretti & Zambra, LONDON, 3838 within concentric outer scale calibrated in barometric inches ranging from 12 to 31 divided into twentieths, the glazed aluminium case with rotating bezel fitted with recording pointer to interior, and with suspension ring to top.7.5cm (3ins) diameter, 3cm (1.25ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century. 

TWO ANEROID SURVEYING BAROMETERSSHORTS & MASON AND ELLIOTT BROTHERS, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe first with 2.75 inch circular silvered register inscribed Surveying Aneroid, COMPENSATED, No C.28039, SHORT & MASON, LONDON, MADE IN ENGLAND to the recessed centre within barometric scale calibrated in inches divided into fiftieths and outer altimeter scale annotated 0 to 6000 divided to ten foot intervals and with moving Vernier to outer margin, the aluminium case with pivoted magnification lens and knurled crown for adjusting the outer Vernier within the suspension ring, with original leather carrying case; the second with 4.25 inch circular silvered register with subsidiary 0-5,000 1ST and 2nd CIRCLE dial and inscribed Surveying Aneroid, repeating circle reading 1st Circle 0 to 5000 ft, 2nd (ditto) 5000 to 10000 (ditto) over Elliott Bros. LONDON, COMPENSATED to the recessed centre, within double concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches annotated 22 to 25 then 26 to 31 divided into hundredths within outer altimeter scale double-numbered for 0 to 5,000 and 10,000 feet divided for every ten feet and with movable Vernier labelled ASCENT to outer edge, the chrome plated case with pivoted magnification lens and knurled crown for adjusting the outer Vernier to a post at the top, (2).The first 8cm (3.125ins) diameter, 4cm (1.5ins) deep; the second 12.7cm (5ins) diameter, 5cm (2ins deep) excluding magnifiers. Provenance: The exhibition and archive collections of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Elliott Brothers are recorded by Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as succeeding William Elliott and Sons at 56 The Strand, London in 1853. The firm of Short and Mason are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as operating from 62 Hatton Garden, London 1873-75 then 40 Hatton Garden from 1876. They were leading makers of barographs and aneroid barometers well into the 20th century later merging with Taylor Instruments in 1969. 

A MEDICAL SPHYGMANOMETER ALLEN AND HANBURYS LIMITED INCOROPRATRING ANEROID MECHANISM BY SHORT AND MASON, LONDON, MID 20th CENTURYThe brass-cased aneroid gauge incorporating silvered scale annotated for millimetres of mercury and with SM monogram for Short and Mason to centre, connected via rubber tube to arm strap with inflation bulb stamped ALLEN & HANBURYS LTD, LONDON contained in a leather carry case.The case 18cm (7ins) long, 8cm (3.25ins) approx. diameter. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Allen and Hanburys Limited who were established at 48 Wigmore Street, London in 1893; they continued trading until their acquisition by Glaxo Laboratories in 1958. 

AN EXTREMELY RARE WALNUT AND BRASS BALANCE BAROMETERH. MAPPLE, LONDON, CIRCA 1856 With arched brass scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations and engraved H. Mapples PATENT Barometer to upper margin raised over pivoted cradle with counterweight and operating moving pointer for the scale with second recording pointer set behind, the whole raised on a cavetto moulded rectangular brass plinth over walnut box base enclosing rack-and-pinion mechanism for the adjustment of the recording pointer via a knob to the front, on cavetto moulded skirt and brass ball feet, (aneroid vacuum chamber lacking).34cm (13.5ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon; described and illustrated in Collins, Phillip Aneroid Barometers and their Restoration pages 205-6. Henry Mapple is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as publishing two articles in 'Trans. Soc. Arts' on clock springs and an escapement in 1838 and 1839 respectively. The British Museum webs archives notes that Henry Mapple was a former telegraph engineer for the Electric Telegraph Company who exhibited an electric telegraph, a clock escapement, and a telegraphic fire alarm at the Great Exhibition of 1851. He also, along with William Morris, held a Patent for electric timekeeping (No. 1515, 22nd June 1860 'Electric Clocks and Telegraphs').Henry Mapple devised this type of barometer and patented it in 1856 (Patent No. 1029). The pivoted cradle would have originally held a 'hollow tube, thin and exhausted of air'. This tube was designed to expand or contract due to change in barometric pressure causing a shift in the balance of its weight; consequently the balance cradle would tip and the pointer would move in relation to the scale. 

AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY CASED BAROGRAPHSHORT AND MASON, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe mechanism with seven-segment aneroid chamber connected via a lacquered brass armature to an inked stylus for recording the change in barometric pressure on a clockwork-driven paper scale lined drum, with ivorine trade liable inscribed SHORT & MASON, LONDON applied between the drum and brass baseplate, the case with bevel-glazed five glass cover incorporating projection top mouldings and square section columns to corners over cavetto moulded base fitted with chart drawer to apron over bracket feet. 23.5cm (9.25ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 23.5cm (9.25ins) deep. The firm of Short and Mason are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as operating from 62 Hatton Garden, London 1873-75 then 40 Hatton Garden from 1876. They were leading makers of barographs and aneroid barometers well into the 20th century later merging with Taylor Instruments in 1969. 

AN BLACK CRACKLE FINISH STEEL CASED MICRO-BAROGRAPHSHORT AND MASON, LONDON, CIRCA 1938 The mechanism with eleven-segment aneroid chamber connected via a gilt brass armature to an inked stylus for recording the change in barometric pressure on an enlarged clockwork-driven paper scale lined drum to take millibar charts measuring 457 by 189 mm, the baseplate inscribed with Met. Office M.O. monogram over MICRO-BAROGRAPH, BY, SHORT & MASON, LONDON, MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN, No. 292/38, the case with glazed five glass cover incorporating brass carrying handles to sides over cavetto moulded base fitted with stylus lever and marking plunger over cylindrical feet.26cm (10.25ins) high, 37cm (14.5ins) wide, 22cm (8.625ins) deep. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon; acquired direct from the Meteorological Office. The firm of Short and Mason are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as operating from 62 Hatton Garden, London 1873-75 then 40 Hatton Garden from 1876. They were leading makers of barographs and aneroid barometers well into the 20th century later merging with Taylor Instruments in 1969. 

A SCARCE MET OFFICE PRECISION ANEROID BAROMETER MK. 2NEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, 1981The asymmetric silver-green painted cast alloy case with circular cover for the aneroid mechanism applied with label PRECISION ANEROID, BAROMETER MK. 2, REF. No. MET 20,005 RANGE 900-1050mb, M.O., SER. No. 1412/81 beside canted section with small glazed viewing aperture for the electric level indicator tube set beside on/off button over digital mb micrometer indication manually adjusted via a plastic knob to the left hand side and with label READ ON BREAK, INCREASE PRESSURE READING, DECREASE PRESSURE READING, the left hand side also with D-cell battery compartment, the instrument secured via three turnscrews into original wooden case applied with repeat title label to front and leather strap to lid.The box 18cm (7ins) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon; acquired direct from the Meteorological Office. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current instrument utilises a very light counter-balanced electrical contact arm mounted in jewelled bearings. Electrical contact is established by manually rotating the adjustment knob for the micrometer until a change in the status of the electrical indicator tube can be seen. 

A RARE SUBMARINE ANEROID 'SNORTING BAROMETER'ATTRIBUTED TO KELVIN HUGHES LTD, LONDON, CIRCA 1961The 8 inch circular dial calibrated white on black with barometric inches to circumference divided into tenths the centre with infill comprising three diminishing sectors finished in green, yellow and black corresponding to zones of decreasing pressure and inscribed R /PO/ 7605 set behind plexiglass cover secured within a square grey painted metal surround with twin lamp covers, brightness adjustment knob and inscribed WHEN PRESSURE TESYING A COMPARTMENT, THIS BAROMETER MUST BE REMOVED FOR, THE DURATION OF THE TEST to lower margin and with additional white label inscribed ANEROID, BAROMETER VIA, MISC.J.B. 16 to lower right hand corner, the left hand side of the case also with silvered plate inscribed ANEROID BAROMETER, ADMIRALTY PATTERN No 750, MANUFACTURERS TYPE No KKBA 0501, SERIAL No. GI 315/6i, KELVIN & HUGHES LTD, BASINGSTOKE, YEAR OF MANUFACTURE 1961.25.5cm (10.125ins) square, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The firm of Kelvin and Hughes Limited was formed in 1947 with the merger of Henry Hughes and Son Limited of London with Kelvin, Bottomley and Baird Limited of Glasgow.The current lot would have been one of two such instruments installed into a diesel-powered submarine, one in the engine room, the other in the control room. The purpose of these barometers is to monitor the internal pressure of the submarine whilst it is submerged with the engines running. In this configuration the engines will be 'snorting' air via an induction mask passing up to the surface. This mast is fitted with a ball-valve to stop the engine taking on water in the event of a being submerged by a wave. Whilst the ball valve is shut the engines will cause the pressure to drop within the submarine which, if allowed to drop too much, could have serious consequences on the crew as well as the operation of the engines. The sectors marked in the centre of the instrument indicate when there is likely to be a problem, so that the command can take appropriate action by either adjusting the height of the induction tube, course of the submarine or, if in the red zone, shut down the engines. 

A BRASS TABLE WEATHER FORECASTING CALCULATORNEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURYFormed as three discs, the outer calibrated in inches for the barometer reading to the top edge and for wind direction to the lower edge, the middle ring is inscribed STEADY, RISING and FALLING and for summer or winter for lining-up with the wind direction scale, the centre with instructions for use, sector revealing appropriate weather forecast and inscribed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, PATENT, 6276, 1915, with hinged strut to the black crackle-finish rear.12cm (4.5ins) diameter Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. An identical example to the current lot is illustrated in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETERS Aneroid and Barographs on page 81 and is fully described on page 82.This design of forecaster was patented by Negretti and Zambra in 1915 using actual weather observations over a ten year period and was said to be 80% accurate by the manufacturers. 

A SILVERED BRASS DESK WEATHER FORECASTING CALCULATORNEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe gabled plate with central circular scale incorporating adjustments for DIRECTIONS OF WIND and barometric pressure reading providing a response in the form of letter key within a choice of three slots on the centre depending on whether barometric pressure is FALLING, STEADY or RISING the upper edge of the plate labelled BAROMETER READINGS, REDUCED TO SEA LEVEL and the lower section with slot to reveal the forecast for each corresponding letter key brought into view by turning a knurled knob to the right hand side, the lower margin signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON.14.2cm (5.625ins) high, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 5.5cm (2.25ins) deep. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The current lot is based upon Negretti and Zambra's design of forecasting calculator patented in 1915, which was developed using actual weather conditions over a ten year period. By setting the wind direction and lining up the central disc for the current barometer reading, a key in the form of a letter appearing within the appropriate aperture in the centre of the disc (which takes into account whether the pressure has been rising, falling or remaining steady) can be obtained. This key can then be translated into a 'forecast' by lining up the letter in the slot below.Condition Report: The fascia is in fine condition with minimal discolouration to the tarnishing and all functions operate as designed. The internal revolving 'forecast' cylinder shows some slight mellowing to the silvering. The case retains its original crackle-paint finish however there is some noticeable historic edge wear and flaking mostly to the upper edges. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN IVORINE FRONTED DESK WEATHER FORECASTING CALCULATORNEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe gabled plate with central circular scale incorporating adjustments for DIRECTIONS OF WIND and barometric pressure reading providing a response in the form of letter key within a choice of three slots on the centre depending on whether barometric pressure is FALLING, STEADY or RISING the upper edge of the plate labelled BAROMETER READINGS, REDUCED TO SEA LEVEL and the lower section with slot to reveal the forecast for each corresponding letter key brought into view by turning a knurled knob to the right hand side, the lower margin signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON; together with an IVORINE POCKET WEATHER FORECASTING CALCULATOR, also by Negretti and Zambra incorporating the same functions into a small triple-layer disc radially inscribed with forecast key to rear, (2).The desk calculator 14.2cm (5.625ins) high, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 5.5cm (2.25ins) deep; the pocket calculator 5.5cm (2.25ins) diameter. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The calculators in the current lot are based upon Negretti and Zambra's design of forecasting calculator patented in 1915, which was developed using actual weather conditions over a ten year period. By setting the wind direction and lining up the central disc for the current barometer reading for each, a key in the form of a letter appearing within the appropriate aperture in the centre of the disc (which takes into account whether the pressure has been rising, falling or remaining steady) can be obtained. This key can then be translated into a 'forecast' by lining up the letter in the slot below for the desk calculator or against the inscribed radial to the rear of the pocket version.Condition Report: The desk forecaster is in fine original condition with no noticeable condition issues other than extremely light edge wear to the crackle-paint finish to the rear. The pocket foreteller is in fine original condition with only very slight wear evident. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN INTERESTING AMERICAN CAST ALLOY WEATHER FORECASTERIRVINE P. KRICK, PASADENA CA, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 20th CENTURY The metal frame with inset compass next to inscription Weather Guide, METEOLOGICAL STANDARD over seven windows inset with illustrations of differing cloud types with descriptions of each next to aperture annotated with eight compass points for wind direction over knurled turn handle for aligning arrows next to the wind direction for each cloud type, which in-turn reveals weather prediction in an aperture to the top of the instrument, the rear with six further panels with additional examples of the cloud types beneath instructions and inscribed COPYRIGHT 1949 - PAT. PEND, IRVING P. KRICK, PASADENA. CALIFORNIA; together with a circular card forecasting calculator inscribed THE DAILY WEATHER GUIDE, PRODUCED & COPYRIGHT BY, D. & K. BARTLETT, THE LONG RANGE WEATHER EXPERTS to centre and utilising a similar system to predict weather as Irvine Krick's forecaster, (2).The alloy forcaster 27cm (10.625ins) high, 7cm (2.75ins) wide; the card forecaster 22cm (8.75ins) diameter. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Irvine P. Krick (1906-1996) was a meteorologist and inventor who provided the forecasts for the Normandy landings in 1944. He was the founding Professor of the Department of Meteorology at California Institute of Technology and was a controversial pioneer of long-term weather forecasting.  

A COLLECTION OF THIRTEEN PORCELAIN WEATHER FAIRINGSMOST LIKELY OF GERMAN MANUFACTURE, LATE 19th/EARLY 20th CENTURYEach modelled as an animal fitted with tail made from natural fibre and incorporating a spill vase, comprising nine modelled with donkeys, two as pigs and one as a cat, all with gilt 'instructions' passage If tail is dry . Fine, If tail is wet . Rain, If tail moves . Windy, If tail cannot be seen . Fog, If tail is frozen . Cold, If tail falls out Earthquake, (four lacking tails).The largest 16.5cm (6.5ins) high, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 9cm (3ins) deep. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The natural fibres forming tails of the fairings in the current lot were fitted to respond with changes in humidity very much in a similar manner as a wheat beard in a barometer hygrometerCondition Report: The cat fairing has a slight hairline crack through the text panel otherwise all appear to be free of visible cracks of chips. Some however exhibit noticeable gilt wear (most notably the 'dog') as well as minor manufacturing defects and some enamel wear to the colouring. As mentioned in the catalogue four are lacking their 'tails'. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VERY RARE WILLIAM IV LUNAR WEATHER PROGNOSTICATORPUBLISHED BY C. UPJOHN, EXETER, TO THE DESIGN BY HENRY TROAKE, TOPSHAM, CIRCA 1831 The 15 by 13 inch printed paper panel with aperture for month of the year adjusted via a wooden turn to top, over dial with brass hand inscribed ENGAGEMENT and revolving disc annotated with radial days of the weeks four times set onto a dial with thirty-five divisions labelled 1 to 31 for date of the month, flanked by explanation passages providing the purpose of the instrument, the centre with two dials for SUMMER and WINTER flanking title WEATHER PROGNOSTICATOR each with outer twenty-four hour clock dial and centre divided into twelve sectors printed with varying weather predictions and with four brass setting hands engraved NEW, FIRST, FULL, LAST, the lower section with fourth dial again annotated 1 to 31 and with four brass hands the first labelled NEW and the others with symbols for waning, full and waxing moons, flanked by tree pairs of panel enclosing text passages providing additional information, the bottom edge with title panel Through all the lunations of each year for ever over inscriptions Published by C. Upjohn, Bookseller, Exeter; Designed and improved upon the system of the late astronomer Sir W'm Herschel by Henry Troake of Topsham, 1831; Roper, Sculp. Exeter, set within glazed case opening at the front for access.The exterior 44.5cm (17.5ins) high, 39.5cm (15,5ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep overall. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The current lot explores the influence the moon may well have on weather conditions and draws upon the observations of Sir William Herschel with regards to patterns indicating a possible relationship between the age of the moon and the weather. The calculator is designed to be entirely hand-set with the operator having to know the full date, age of the moon and importantly the time of day the moon transitions from one phase to another. The passages explain how the calculator should be used and includes caveats regarding the difficulties of weather prediction during spring and autumn due to the irregular nature of conditions whilst transiting between the traditionally more settled summer and winter seasons.  

Three trays of assorted, a barometer etc.

A modern barometer, pierced brass paper rack etc.

A QUANTITY OF TREEN ITEMS TO INCLUDE BOWLS, GAMES, BAROMETER, BOX, ETC

A collectors' lot to include a cased set of cutthroat razors in a mahogany box with brass fittings, a pocket brass cased aneroid barometer with silvered dial, a hallmarked silver vesta initialled AGK, a pipe, a steel snuff box, four various cigarette boxes, two Victorian brass medals awarded by the Liverpool School Board in 1888 and 1889 for attendance and general good conduct within a leather box.

Brown leather seated shooting stick, a modern barometer and a Metaec mantel clock (3)

Box containing large heavy cast saucepan, barometer set in piece of slate and heavy cast metal penny lock.(B.P. 21% + VAT)

Art deco design geometric oak framed wall barometer. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Untested. No manufacturer. 

Early 20th century enamel wall barometer of circular form.(B.P. 21% + VAT)

French barometer, octagonal shape with lira top, gilded and decorated, original thermometer, dial in the centre with iron finial signed Lesne Opticien, quai d’Orloge 19; damages; Paris around 1830. 90x46cm

Wooden barometer thermometer, H: 76 cm. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133

A mahogany banjo barometer.

A Victorian mahogany wall mounted barometer.

A good mahogany banjo barometer with silvered dial.

A GOOD SHIP'S BAROMETER by ROSETTI, LONDON. 36ins long

A vintage patent lacquered brass case pocket aneroid barometer/altimeter/thermometer 'compensated' and compass, 7cm diameter, 3.5cm deep, in leather case, together with two Negretti & Zambra pocket forecasters, Patent 6276/15, (3).

A good quality pair of 19th century gilt brass and bronze mantel piece items comprising a clock, the small drum movement and silvered dial supported by a kneeling native figure in loin cloth, set upon a square cut marble base with lions paw feet, accompanied by a matching figure supporting an aneroid barometer with silvered dial, 25cm high (2)

1930's oak Grandmother clock and oak barometer (2).

Antique inlaid mahogany stick barometer.

An art deco aneroid barometer in walnut and figured walnut, with decorative applied detail and enamelled bezel

A copper gallon jug, a middle eastern copper coffee pot, a copper washing plunger, a Javanese intricately carved writing box, a wheel barometer and a two examples of Pratt ware (7)

A Georgian mahogany wheel barometer with inlaid casework and silvered dials F. Vago, London

Barometer with Victorian carved oak case, defective, 106cm.

Victorian mahogany banjo barometer, the case with boxwood and ebony stringing, silvered dials, signed C Tarelli, Northampton, 110cm.

George IV mahogany banjo-shape barometer, the case with shell inlay, silvered dials, signed C Schalfini, Taunton, 99cm.

Aneroid barometer/thermometer in mahogany case, 94cm high 

Various pin badges, a pair of treen candle holders, a Ronson lighter, a barometer, etc (2 boxes) 

Including pocket watch, chain, and Compensated Barometer, Negretti & Zambra, London, 48 mm. in diameter.

A 19th century mahogany cased barometer by John Noieda 97cm H

Wheel barometer with broken glass

Wall barometer

A brass ships type barometer, brass candlestick and two brass and iron trivets

VARIOUS MODEL / TOY VEHICLES & MODERN BAROMETER

A Victorian marquetry inlaid mahogany aneroid barometer / thermometer, height 82cm

Various Staffordshire ironstone chef ware jugs, blue and white bands, plates, bowls, a ceramic bowl with ceramic fruit, vases, ornaments, a wall barometer, etc (3 boxes) 

Oak cased cutlery canteen : together with a modern shortland Bowen barometer (2)

A mixed collection of items to include wooden barometer: mantle clock, flask, glasses etc ( 1 tray)

Carved wooden wall aneroid barometer :

Edwardian silver vesta case by J Gloster, Birmingham 1906, silver cased cigarette lighter, Irish lady?s miniature cigarette lighter, 2 other 40-60 cigarette lighters, 6 Hong Kong spoons, cased, floral embroidered bead bag with plated mounts, gilt brass handled scissors in sheath, Smiths Art Deco cream hanging barometer, Doulton Lambeth harvest jug, Royal Winton wall poche, Agfa camera, RAF cap, badges, boxes and other items (a lot)

Wempe marine chronometer with a white circular dial enclosing a mechanical movement, in a brass circular case, on a mahogany base, D 16.6cm overall, and a Sestrel marine barometer in a brass case, 20.3cm overall (2)