Admiral Fitzroy Improved Barometer in a carved oak case. 218082.

218082 Admiral Fitzroy Improved Barometer. This example is presented in a special carved oak case.

This fine English-made scientific instrument was constructed in the late Victorian era. The case is oak and is decorated with a number of floral and Eastlake-style carvings. The finish is in excellent original condition. The top dial is framed with a brass bezel that is fitted with glass. This bezel protects the paper dial behind it. The dial measures approximately 9 inches in diameter. The graphics remain in very good original condition. At the top, it reads, "IMPROVED BAROMETER" and features the Toricelli trademark. The scale or register reads from 26 to 31 inches. You may also notice that this example has two verniers. Both of which are adjustable via the knobs below the dial. Below the upper dial, one will find a separate thermometer, the lower unit of the main tube comprising the cistern, and storm warning signals. Above this are Fitzroy's "Special Remarks." 

The approximate dimensions of this case are in inches: height 46 overall, width 14.75, and depth 3. The dial is 9 inches in diameter.

Inventory number 218082.

Admiral Fitzroy (1805-1865) was an English officer in the Royal Navy. As commander of HMS Beagle, he participated in the Darwin Expedition from 1834-1836. In addition to his naval career, Fitzroy did pioneer work in the field of meteorology.