Accession No
3075
Brief Description
register discs for wheel barometer, by J. H. Steward Ltd., English, 1913-1928
Origin
England; London; 406 Strand; 457 Strand
Maker
J. H. Steward Ltd.
Class
meteorology
Earliest Date
1913
Latest Date
1928
Inscription Date
Material
metal (aluminum
Dimensions
diameter 203mm
Special Collection
Steward collection
Provenance
Collection purchased from member of the Steward family, 1974.
Inscription
‘FALLS FOR STORMS OR RAIN’
‘RISES FOR FAIR OR DRY’
‘J.H. STEWARD LTD.
406 STRAND - 457 WEST STRAND LONDON’
‘S’
Description Notes
Two aluminium discs with anodised finish. Central aperture. Graduated 27-32 inches to 10.
References
Events
Description
An example of an anodised aluminium mechanically-engraved and decorated register plate for an aneroid barometer, graduated in inches, as made by the scientific instrument company of J.H. Steward.
26/03/2008
Created by: Dr. Anita McConnell on 26/03/2008
FM:43657
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