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Rare Lutz Ferrando & Caltda of Rio-sao Paulo Cased Pocket Barometer with Visible Movement
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Rare Lutz Ferrando & Caltda of Rio-sao Paulo Cased Pocket Barometer with Visible Movement

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 February 2026 · Heydays Antiques
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Description

In the Argentinian world of Optical and Scientific Instruments Lutz Ferrando of Rio-Sao Paulo were considered at the Very Top when it came to Quality.

This is an Interesting & Rare Example with Visible Movement Mechanism (5cm x 2cm) with Working Altitude Bezel for Balloonist or Mountaineers. Attractive Leather Case with Green Silk Lining (6.5cm x 2.8cm) Needle Moves Under Pressure Testing.

Please contact Robert via email or on 07899 058752 to Discuss Viewing or Shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
2.8cm (1.10")
Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Cased Pocket Barometer to the 1900s.

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SA684341
Dealers Internal Reference
1909...
Description
In the Argentinian world of Optical and Scientific Instruments Lutz Ferrando of Rio-Sao Paulo were considered at the Very Top when it came to Quality.
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This is an Interesting & Rare Example with Visible Movement Mechanism (5cm x 2cm) with Working Altitude Bezel for Balloonist or Mountaineers.
Heydays Antiques

Attractive Leather Case with Green Silk Lining (6.5cm x 2.8cm) Needle Moves Under Pressure Testing.

Please contact Robert via email or on 07899 058752 to Discuss Viewing or Shipping.

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
2.8cm (1.10")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Cased Pocket Barometer to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA684341
Dealers Internal Ref
1909...
Heydays Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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Archive I An open leather travel case containing a round brass pocket barometer with a visible mechanical movement and white dial. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Lutz Ferrando & Caltda of Rio-sao Paulo Cased Pocket Barometer with Visible Movement

Archive II An open leather travel case containing a round brass pocket barometer with a visible mechanical movement and white dial. View II
Archive III An open leather travel case containing a round brass pocket barometer with a visible mechanical movement and white dial. View III
Archive IV An open leather travel case containing a round brass pocket barometer with a visible mechanical movement and white dial. View IV
Archive V An open leather travel case containing a round brass pocket barometer with a visible mechanical movement and white dial. View V
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An open leather travel case containing a round brass pocket barometer with a visible mechanical movement and white dial.
Rare Lutz Ferrando & Caltda of Rio-Sao Paulo Cased Pocket Barometer with visible movement
Ref: SA684341
An open leather travel case containing a round brass pocket barometer with a visible mechanical movement and white dial.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Leather, Silk
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsOpen face dial, Visible movement, Hinged leather case
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 2.8 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A pocket barometer is a portable aneroid barometer used to measure atmospheric pressure, often utilised by travellers, mountaineers, and sailors in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Pocket barometers typically feature a brass or nickel-plated case, a glass dial cover, a silvered metal dial with engraved graduations, and leather-covered protective travel cases lined with velvet or silk.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-engraved dial markings, quality mechanical linkages visible through an open dial or back, maker signatures, and appropriate signs of age such as minor oxidisation on the metal components.

This type of instrument can be displayed on a dedicated stand or within a cabinet of curiosities alongside other scientific instruments, books, and vintage objects.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations to protect the delicate internal mechanism and the original leather case.
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