Accession No

3071

Brief Description

pattern for register, disc for wheel barometer, by J. H. Steward Ltd., English, 1913-1928

Origin

England; London; 406 Strand; 457 West Strand

Maker

J. H. Steward Ltd.

Class

meteorology

Earliest Date

1913

Latest Date

1928

Inscription Date

Material

metal (brass)

Dimensions

diameter 163mm

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 6044’ (with pencil annotations)

Description Notes

Brass disc with central aperture. Graduated 27-32 inches by 10.

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