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Antique Cased Anemometer by Short & Mason London C.1930
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Antique Cased Anemometer by Short & Mason London C.1930

1920 - 1940
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Description

Antique Cased Anemometer by Short & Mason London c.1930

This is a unusual Velocity in Feet anemometer by Short & Mason London from around 1930

The silvered dial with blued fingers is divided in four dials (Velocity in Feet - hundred - thousand - ten thousand) and on the dial:

Velocity in Feet 200 - 3000 R.P.M. - Zero setting pat. No. 3729 - No. G 6938 - Made in Gt. Britain.

The Velocity Anemometer is housed in a brass and brass blackened housing and the wind propellor is situated behind the anemometer

within and large brass blackened housing.

The original correction sheet comes with the anemometer.

The anemometer comes with it's original leather and purple velvet casing

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this Antique Brass Anemometer to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA854683
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Valley Antique Centre

Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

Hebden Bridge

HX7 7BZ

(0044) 01422 887420 or (0044) 07780 687139

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Description
Antique Cased Anemometer by Short & Mason London c.1930

This is a unusual Velocity in Feet anemometer by Short & Mason London from around 1930

“
The silvered dial with blued fingers is divided in four dials (Velocity in Feet - hundred - thousand - ten thousand) and on the dial:.
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fig 1. A circular brass and black metal anemometer with fan blades and a multi-dial face, displayed alongside its fitted brown leather carrying case.
fig 1. Antique Cased Anemometer by Short & Mason London C.1930

Velocity in Feet 200 - 3000 R.P.M. - Zero setting pat. No. 3729 - No. G 6938 - Made in Gt. Britain.

The Velocity Anemometer is housed in a brass and brass blackened housing and the wind propellor is situated behind the anemometer

within and large brass blackened housing.

The original correction sheet comes with the anemometer.

The anemometer comes with it's original leather and purple velvet casing

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Antique Brass Anemometer to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA854683
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Archive I A circular brass and black metal anemometer with fan blades and a multi-dial face, displayed alongside its fitted brown leather carrying case.

Antique Cased Anemometer by Short & Mason London C.1930

Archive II A circular brass and black metal anemometer with fan blades and a multi-dial face, displayed alongside its fitted brown leather carrying case. View II
Archive III A circular brass and black metal anemometer with fan blades and a multi-dial face, displayed alongside its fitted brown leather carrying case. View III
Archive IV A circular brass and black metal anemometer with fan blades and a multi-dial face, displayed alongside its fitted brown leather carrying case. View IV
Archive V A circular brass and black metal anemometer with fan blades and a multi-dial face, displayed alongside its fitted brown leather carrying case. View V
Archive VI A circular brass and black metal anemometer with fan blades and a multi-dial face, displayed alongside its fitted brown leather carrying case. View VI
Archive VII A circular brass and black metal anemometer with fan blades and a multi-dial face, displayed alongside its fitted brown leather carrying case. View VII
Archive VIII A circular brass and black metal anemometer with fan blades and a multi-dial face, displayed alongside its fitted brown leather carrying case. View VIII
Archive IX A circular brass and black metal anemometer with fan blades and a multi-dial face, displayed alongside its fitted brown leather carrying case. View IX
Archive X A circular brass and black metal anemometer with fan blades and a multi-dial face, displayed alongside its fitted brown leather carrying case. View X
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Telephone 01422 887420 or 07780 687139
Location
Valley Antique Centre
Suite 5 Unit 8
Pennine Industrial Park
Valley Road
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 7BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/originalretro
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A circular brass and black metal anemometer with fan blades and a multi-dial face, displayed alongside its fitted brown leather carrying case.
Antique Cased Anemometer by Short & Mason London c.1930
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A circular brass and black metal anemometer with fan blades and a multi-dial face, displayed alongside its fitted brown leather carrying case.
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FAQs

An anemometer is an instrument designed to measure wind speed and air velocity. Historically, portable mechanical models were used by engineers, meteorologists, and mining inspectors to calculate airflow in ventilation shafts and outdoor environments.

Instruments from the early twentieth century were typically constructed using lacquered brass or nickel-plated frames, lightweight aluminium or steel impellers, and bevelled glass dial covers, often housed within leather carrying cases.

Authentic period examples generally feature engraved maker marks from established scientific instrument makers, fine mechanical gearing visible beneath calibrated sub-dials, and age-consistent oxidisation on exposed brass surfaces.

Small scientific instruments function well as decorative curiosities when displayed on bookshelves, side tables, or mantelpieces within traditional, industrial, or dark academia interior schemes.

Dust the mechanical components gently with a soft dry brush and avoid applying harsh chemical polishes to lacquered brass. Leather cases should be treated occasionally with a neutral leather balm to prevent drying and cracking.
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