Introduced in 1860 by Admiral
Fitzroy - provider of the world’s
first weather forecasting
service and earlier Captain of
H.M.S. Beagle (of C. Darwin
fame). The instrument carries
his instructions for interpreting
the pressure changes, a C & F
thermometer and a chemical
weatherglass. Solid oak case
with lacquered brass fittings.
Medium oak finish.
Height: 40" (102cm)
Width: 9" (23cm)
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