Barometer Collection (#4)

Portrait of Joshua Barney (1759-1818) (litho)
KW254749 Portrait of Joshua Barney (1759-1818) (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clock on Bracket (Cartel sur une console)
Barometer on Bracket; Case attributed to Charles Cressent, French, 1685 - 1768, master 1719, Bracket attributed to Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain, French, 1719 - 1791, master 1748

Barometer; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1770 - 1775; Oak veneered with ebony; gilt bronze mounts; enameled metal; ivory; barometrical tube; Object: H: 123.2 x W: 24.1 x D: 4.8 cm (H: 4 ft)

English chemist and physicist. Line engraving, 1680, illustrating two of Boyles experiments pertaining to the specific
ROBERT BOYLE (1627-1691). English chemist and physicist. Line engraving, 1680, illustrating two of Boyles experiments pertaining to the specific gravity of fluids and the expansion

Robert Boyle (1627-91) experiments on Spring of the Air. Apparatus similar to Guericke s
Robert Boyle (1627-91) experiments on Spring of the Air. Apparatus similar to Guerickes water barometer. Found water could only be raised 33ft 6ins. Edition of Boyles works published 1725. Engraving

Equilibrium and the movement of the air: educational plate published Wurtemberg c.1850. Height of air, Depth of ocean. Ballooning, Diving, Vacuum, Barometer, Air Pump, Diving Bell, Syringe, Air gun

Hookes microscope with condenser for concentrating light: left to right above are his Barometer, Refractometer for measuring refractive power of liquids, and lens-grinding machine

Von Guerickes (1602-1686) water barometer. Fig. I, details of parts: Fig II, complete barometer: water reached 3rd floor, but not 4th. Fig. IV, details of indicator

Evangelista Torricelli inventing the mercury barometer, 1643. Torricelli (1608-1647) demonstrated that liquid will rise in a tube unless the weight of the column of liquid is equal to the pressure of

Two designs of barometer using mercury, c1666. From Saggi de naturali esperienze fatte nell Accademia del Cimento, 2nd edition. (Florence, 1691). Engraving

Experimental barometers used by the Accademia dell Cimento. Fig. XVIII is a mercury barometer. From Saggi de naturali esperienze fatte nell, Academia del Cimento, 2nd edition. (Florence, 1691)

Barometers used for experiments at the Accademia del Cimento c1666. Closed tube with mercury (left) and double water barometer (right)

Scarlet pimpernel, Anagallis arvensis, plants in flower

Jean Augustin Barral (1819-1884), French agricultural chemist, meteorologist, physicist and professor. He was the first to extract nicotine from tobacco leaf

Balloon Flights of Glaisher and Coxwell
James Glaisher (1809-1903), an English meteorologist and aeronaut, on the left, with Henry Tracey Coxwell (1819-1900), a professional balloonist, on the right

Surveying Instruments and Techniques. C017 / 3439
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of various surveying instruments and techniques. Shown are proceedures for compass surveying, triangulation, and leveling

Meteorological and Pneumatic Instruments C017 / 3455
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of various meteorological and pneumatic instruments. A barometer is a scientific instrument used in meteorology to measure atmospheric

Barometer and thermometer C014 / 1239
Barometer and thermometer. Aneroid barometer (bottom) and thermometer (top) encased in wood. The thermometer scale is in Fahrenheit and Centigrade, with the values for freezing and blood heat marked

Large water barometer, 1890 C013 / 9061
Large water barometer, 19th-century artwork. Artwork from the 5th volume (first period of 1890) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

TORRICELLIs BAROMETER. The barometer invented by Evangelista Torricelli for use in his experiments demonstrating that air behaves according to mechanical laws

ANEROID BAROMETER, 1895. Aneroid barometer, for the measurement of atmospheric pressure. Wood engraving from an American mail-order catalogue of 1895

BAROMETER, 1900. Aneroid barometer, for the measurement of atmospheric pressure. Line engraving from the Montgomery Ward & Company mail-order catalogue of 1900

EVANGELISTA TORRICELLI (1608-47), Italian mathematician and physicist, inventing the barometer. Colored engraving, 19th century

Weather Reports - Glass Falling - Storms Expected! A careless waiter with poor tray technique allows a glass of liquor to fall down the front of a smart gentlemans waistcoat

Marine Barometer
A marine barometer

Drawing of Robert Hookes wheel barometer of 1665
Wheel barometer. Drawing of a wheel barometer in Micrographia (1665) written by the British physicist Robert Hooke (1635-1703). The barometer was used to measure air pressure

Testing a barometer. Laboratory technician analysing a barometer using testing equipment. The barometer (right) is used to measure atmospheric pressure and forecast the weather

Evangelista Torricelli, Italian physicist
Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), Italian physicist, inventing the barometer. Torricelli worked on the dynamics of falling bodies with B. Castelli

Meteorologist, historical artwork
Meteorologist. Historical artwork of a meteorologist working at his desk. Various meteorological devices are seen around the room

Aneroid barometer, used to measure atmospheric pressure and forecast weather. The barometer is displaying a reading of around 29.3 inches of mercury, the atmospheric equivalent to 992 millibars

Mini weather station. This solar-powered outdoors climate monitor detects changes in temperature, rainfall, wind and air pressure

Barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure
Barometer. A barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure and hence predict the weather. The pointers at left indicate the atmospheric pressure and the predicted weather on the barometer face

Weather bell in Chicago
Electronic barometer on a building in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Illuminated lettering indicates warmer, colder, no change, snow and rain. A digital thermometer is mounted beneath

Torricelli invents the barometer, 1643
Torricelli invents the barometer. In 1643 the Italian physicist Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647) constructed a tube that was sealed at the top, around a metre long, and filled with mercury

Barometer equipment, 18th century artwork. The main drawing (left) shows the design of a barometer built by the English scientist Francis Hauksbee (1666-1713)

The Barometer
A modern girls moods change with the weather

E Torricelli / Tomba
EVANGELISTA TORRICELLI Italian mathematician and physicist; he improved the telescope and invented the barometer

Freres Barometer
Richard Freres registering aneroid barometer

Aneroid Barometer 1875
An aneroid barometer

Meltwater from the Russell Galcier that drains the Greenland Ice Sheet 26 km inland from Kangerlussuaq
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Torricellis Barometer
Perier checks the results of Torricellis barometer experiment on the summit of the Puy-de-Dome, France. Torricelli devised the earliest form in 1643

E Torricelli / World Inven
EVANGELISTA TORRICELLI Italian mathematician and physicist; he improved the telescope and invented the barometer Date: 1608 - 1647

E Torricelli / Flammarion
EVANGELISTA TORRICELLI Italian mathematician and physicist, inventing the barometer in 1642

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"Capturing the Essence of Time: Exploring the Barometer Through History" Step back in time to 1881, as an Aneroid barometer engraving showcases the intricate craftsmanship and scientific innovation of its era. Witness Barral & Bixios meteorological flight, where these instruments soared through the skies, unraveling atmospheric mysteries. The Aneroid Barometer takes center stage, a marvel that revolutionized weather forecasting. Its delicate mechanisms delicately measured air pressure with precision and accuracy. An illustration from Mappin and Webb unveils this remarkable device amidst a collection of exquisite wedding presents. Against Regatta Day's vibrant canvas by Stanhope Forbes (1857-1947), we glimpse how barometers played a crucial role in maritime activities, guiding sailors through unpredictable waters. Scott-Hansen and Johansen inspecting barometers in 1893-1896 capture their dedication to ensuring accurate readings for seafarers' safety. A page from Victorian adverts transports us to November 1895 when these indispensable devices were advertised alongside Elkington & Co Victorian items - symbols of elegance and sophistication. Meanwhile, WW2 weather balloons became allies themselves during wartime, supplying vital data for strategic decision-making. Lancaster & Sons bellows cameras take us further into history with an advert from 1890; however, it is not just technology that captivates our attention but also human connections. As a barmaid embarks on her journey to New Zealand, well-wishers bid farewell with a thoughtful gift - a barometer symbolizing good fortune on her new adventure. Through these glimpses into history, we witness how the humble barometer transcends time as both an instrument of science and an emblem of human connection. From its early days shaping meteorology to its enduring presence in daily life – whether adorning elegant homes or aiding wartime efforts – the barometer remains steadfast in capturing equilibrium and movement within our ever-changing world.