Accession No

4409

Brief Description

ameroid barograph, by Henry J. Green, U.S.A.

Origin

U.S.A.; New York; Brooklyn

Maker

Green, Henry J.

Class

meteorology

Earliest Date

1832

Latest Date

1910

Inscription Date

Material

wood (mahogany); metal (brass, steel); glass; lacquer

Dimensions

length 292mm; breadth 131mm; height 165mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from Christie's in Lot 59/2.

Inscription

‘HENRY J. GREEN
B’KLYN N.Y.
No. 39’ (inside case, on brass base)

Description Notes

8-capsule barograph in mahogany case with lacquered brass mechanism. 8mm clockwork drum driving weekly chart. Glass front of case missing. Steel handle on top of case. Whole top lifts off to the right, hinges missing on right side.

Condition: fair; incomplete.

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