SIZE 5 1/2 H x 5 1/2 W x 3 3/4“ D       WEIGHT 1 lbs  5 oz

PRESENTED is an exquisite French made brass barometer that was made for the English market. The quality of the cream colored porcelain dial and fancy Edwardian lettering with flourishes bespeak its very high quality. What is interesting is that it is unmarked, for such a high quality piece, but its styling, and complicated and finely finished machinery points towards one of the better French makers. Since it has the same design barometer mechanism, we beleive it is the work of Hulot, Pertius & Naudet who are still in business. The instrument has its original beveled glass lens, blued moon and arrow center pointer, with a second movable brass pointer for watching the changes take place. There is a ring on the top for wall hanging or it stands on two turned brass legs for desktop support. We have been comparing its readings to the published barometric pressure for our location and it is spot on. On minor bruise from an earlier time exists at 30.5 inches.
 

Finely made and finished machinery

COMPANY HISTORY in BRIEF: The company which started operations in Paris in 1859 by the founders, Messrs. Pertuis, Hulot, Bourgeois and Naudet,  whose first names are unknown  began operating as Naudet & Cie in 1860. Their Trade Mark was "PNHB," for their last names, and later was said to mean, Paul Naudet Holosteric Barometer. They were located at 4, Place Thorigny, Paris. Over the years various changes took place in ownership and management, but the high quality of their instruments was maintained. They survived the rigors of WW II. In 1985, the company's headquarters moved to 12, rue du Bois, in Le Perreux sur Marne.   

Back of pressed brass housing, Hole is to adjust.

 

Side view showing beveled glass

OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Shipping charges are included in this offer within the continental United States if the error is due to our fault.  

International buyers welcome, but inquire first.  We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.

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