Antique Negretti & Zambra Compensated Pocket Barometer Altimeter

Name: Antique Negretti & Zambra Compensated Pocket Barometer Altimeter
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1125157
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Description

Antique Negretti & Zambra compensated pocket barometer altimeter.

Negretti and Zambra was founded in 1850. The firm began by specialising primarily in barometers and thermometers, with a focus on models designed for taking deep sea and atmospheric measurements. The company would eventually be appointed opticians and scientific instrument makers to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and King Edward VII, the Royal Observatory and the British Admiralty.

The barometer measures 50mm diameter excluding the loop. The gilt case is in lovely condition.

Revolving altitude scale upto 15,000 ft.

The barometer comes in its original Moroccan leather case.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1125157

Dealers Notes

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Description

Antique Negretti & Zambra compensated pocket barometer altimeter.

Negretti and Zambra was founded in 1850.

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The firm began by specialising primarily in barometers and thermometers, with a focus on models designed for taking deep sea and atmospheric measurements.

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The company would eventually be appointed opticians and scientific instrument makers to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and King Edward VII, the Royal Observatory and the British Admiralty.

The barometer measures 50mm diameter excluding the loop. The gilt case is in lovely condition.

Revolving altitude scale upto 15,000 ft.

The barometer comes in its original Moroccan leather case.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1125157

About the Dealer

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches