M. C. Taylor has dated this Antique Mahogany Recording Barograph to the 1920s.
The 8 day duration, drum timepiece clock movement with its original Cylinder platform escapement. Contained in a revolving 3 3/4" diameter brass chart drum.
The top crossplate is engraved with the maker's name reading "SHORT & MASON LONDON. MADE FOR A.& N.C.S. LTD. WESTMINSTER". The brass baseplate also has a 'Pen Set' knob for adjusting the height of the nib on the chart. The nib is refilled when the chart is changed weekly from its front-mounted glass ink bottle and dipper.
The rear of the baseplate has a vertically mounted, silvered reference chart for forecasting the weather against the trend left from the ink trace on the drum chart.
The timepiece movement is also wound weekly by removing the top cover to expose the fixed winding key and the cylinder platform escapement which can be regulated for timekeeping.
There is also a chart-change holding bar to lift the nib away from the drum when necessary and for transit.
The mahogany 5-glass cover simply fits over the top tier of the moulded base and is lifted off to operate the device.
Short & Mason Limited was founded in 1875 by Thomas Short and James Mason. They were based in Hatton Garden, London and continued until 1969.
Barographs are not only attractive but also provide a good deal of fun when operated. They also provide a lasting record of local weather conditions.
The moulded base is 14 1/2" wide x 8 1/2" deep and the total height including the 4 bun feet is 7 1/2".
We have restored the wooden case and the device is working extremely well and accurately however, the purchase price will include meticulous restoration to the timepiece movement and escapement and also the aneroid barometer movement including refinishing and lacquering all the metalwork to a high standard and resilvering to the back chart.
It will be supplied with a years worth of high quality charts and ample non-blotting ink.
It will be fully guaranteed and it is this work that adds considerable value and provides peace of mind. If maintained correctly, these devices will serve you indefinitely. They are also excellent gifts and future family heirlooms.
For further information please contact us at
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M. C. Taylor has dated this Antique Mahogany Recording Barograph to the 1920s.
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English Antique Barograph in a 5-Glass Mahogany Case by Short & Mason Limited. circa 1921.
