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1900'S Cased Compensated Surveying Barometer by Negretti & Zambra London
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1900'S Cased Compensated Surveying Barometer by Negretti & Zambra London

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Original Retro
Description

1900's Cased Compensated Surveying Barometer by Negretti & Zambra London

Surveying barometer with a silvered 4.5 Inch dial with an outer ring Vernier 0-5.

The inner scales comprising altitude 0 - 3000 feet, barometric scale 28 - 31 InHg.

The dial marked: Compensated and Negretti & Zambra London - 550

Fine blue steel pointer and a circumferentially mounted magnifying loupe with focus adjustment set to rotate

about the altitude scale an blackened brass vernier position wheel to the side and a brass screw set at 4

o'clock.

The barometer comes with it original brown leather and red velvet lining case with leather straps.

The barometer is good working order.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this Antique Surveying Aneroid Barometer to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA854874
Dealers Notes

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

Openings Times:

Every day from 10 pm - 16.00 am

Description
1900's Cased Compensated Surveying Barometer by Negretti & Zambra London

Surveying barometer with a silvered 4.5 Inch dial with an outer ring Vernier 0-5.

The inner scales comprising altitude 0 - 3000 feet, barometric scale 28 - 31 InHg.

fig 1. An antique Edwardian black cased aneroid surveying barometer positioned alongside its brown leather carrying case.
fig 1. 1900'S Cased Compensated Surveying Barometer by Negretti & Zambra London

The dial marked: Compensated and Negretti & Zambra London - 550

“
Fine blue steel pointer and a circumferentially mounted magnifying loupe with focus adjustment set to rotate.
Original Retro

about the altitude scale an blackened brass vernier position wheel to the side and a brass screw set at 4

o'clock.

The barometer comes with it original brown leather and red velvet lining case with leather straps.

The barometer is good working order.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Antique Surveying Aneroid Barometer to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA854874
Original Retro
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Archive I An antique Edwardian black cased aneroid surveying barometer positioned alongside its brown leather carrying case.

1900'S Cased Compensated Surveying Barometer by Negretti & Zambra London

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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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An antique Edwardian black cased aneroid surveying barometer positioned alongside its brown leather carrying case.
1900's Cased Compensated Surveying Barometer by Negretti & Zambra London
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An antique Edwardian black cased aneroid surveying barometer positioned alongside its brown leather carrying case.
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FAQs

An antique compensated surveying barometer is a precision aneroid instrument designed in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to measure atmospheric pressure and calculate altitude during field surveys, featuring internal temperature compensation for measurement accuracy.

These scientific instruments are typically constructed from brass or oxidised metal casings, silvered dials, and glass covers, and are accompanied by fitted leather protective cases lined with velvet or silk.

Authentic examples feature clear engraved or printed maker markings on the dial reading Negretti & Zambra London, often accompanied by serial numbers, precise scale calibrations, and period-correct typography.

A cased surveying barometer functions as a decorative accent when displayed open on an office desk, curated bookshelf, or side table alongside antique leather books, global maps, and traditional desk accessories.

Keep the instrument in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources and moisture to prevent corrosion of internal capsules. Clean the glass face with a soft cloth and apply specialist leather conditioner to the protective case to preserve the leather.
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