Reproduction of Fitzroy's mercury barometer introduced in 1860.
Admiral Fitzroy was the Captain of ship HMS Beagle of Charles Darwin fame. After he left the British Navy he set up the world's first weather forecast service in the United Kingdom.
This instrument carries his instructions for interpreting pressure changes, a thermometer and chemical weather glass. The cabinet is made from solid oak.
- Traditional mercury column
- Fitzroy's original forecast chart with the scale calibrated in inches
- Spirit thermometer with Centigrade & Fahrenheit scale
- Chemical weather glass
- Lacquered brass furniture
- Certificate of Authenticity
Height:40" (102cm)
Width:9" (23cm)
Buy this on 0% finance (minimum deposit 20%):
over 12 months for £33.00 a month.
over 24 months for £16.50 a month.
over 36 months for £11.00 a month.
Total amount payable £495.00
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