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Fortin Type Stick Barometer
Fortin Type Stick Barometer
Fortin Type Stick Barometer
Fortin Type Stick Barometer

Fortin Type Stick Barometer

Manufacturer
Retailer
Date1840s
Object NameBarometer
Mediumwood; brass; glass; mercury
ClassificationsScience And Technology
DimensionsOverall: Height: 97 cm, Width: 6.3 cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS021558
Keywords
About MeA Fortin type stick barometer with silvered brass metalwork and brass reservoir. The barometer has vernier scales for both yesterday and today calibrations and a mercury thermometer.

It carries a name plate inscribed "Wm. Duncan Optician 92 Union St. Aberdeen".
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Image Not Available for Barometer Forecasting Table
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