Barometric Collection

Barral & Bixios meteorological flight
On July 27, 1850, two French agronomists, Jacques Alexandre Bixio and Jean Augustin Barral, made an ascent by a hydrogen-filled balloon from the garden of the Paris Observatory

Mercury tank barometer, made from wood from the ship 'Temeraire', c.1805 (wood)
MMM5468879 Mercury tank barometer, made from wood from the ship 'Temeraire', c.1805 (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Mercury tank barometer)

Leeds for ever! (colour litho)
8656490 Leeds for ever! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leeds for ever! Spring Summer Autumn Winter)

One of Evangelista Torricelli's experiments on barometric pressure
5312008 One of Evangelista Torricelli's experiments on barometric pressure; (add.info.: Engraving depicting one of Evangelista Torricelli's experiments on barometric pressure)

Human invention anticipated: Barometer (engraving)
8657914 Human invention anticipated: Barometer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barometer)

Accordion, Aeronaut, Alligator, Aquarium, Armadillo, Barometer, Bastinado, Battering-ram, Cassowary, Caterpillar
8650110 Accordion, Aeronaut, Alligator, Aquarium, Armadillo, Barometer, Bastinado, Battering-ram, Cassowary, Caterpillar, Cemetery, Chameleon (engraving) by German School

Marine barometer with wall support and gimbals, in wooden case with instructions, c
MFR348334 Marine barometer with wall support and gimbals, in wooden case with instructions, c.1820 (mahogany & brass) by Dollond (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

What shall i put on? Bedside contrivance for the changeable season, to indicate the state of the weather
1090737 What shall i put on? Bedside contrivance for the changeable season, to indicate the state of the weather and what you should wear when you get up in the morning (litho) by Robinson

Couple in Summer Storm Date: 1948

Tornado Sweeps Fields Date: 1950

Climate and Weather Charts Engraving
Engraved Illustrations of Climate and Weather Charts of the World from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork

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

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Discover the secrets of the sky with this vintage Barometric set, featuring a meteorological flight inspired design. Includes a marine barometer with wall support and gimbals, housed in a wooden case with instructions. Dress appropriately for the weather with this bedside contrivance, indicating the state of the elements and suggested attire for the changing seasons (lithograph). Witness the power of nature with historical depictions of a Couple in Summer Storm (1948) and Tornado Sweeps Fields (1950). Explore climate and weather patterns through intricately detailed charts and engravings. Take flight with the pioneering balloon journeys of Glaisher and Coxwell. Delve into the scientific discoveries of the 17th century with this captivating artwork, paying homage to the genius of Pascal.