A very good early open dial aneroid barometer by Dubois & Casse set in a well-carved foliate surround c1870

French made aneroid barometer having 4¾” printed coated card dial, the barometric scale calibrated in inches of mercury with a range from 25″ – 31″ divided down to 1/50th, standard meteorological terms, fine blued steel pointer. Bevelled glass set with gilt telltale and knurled adjustment knob, retained in brass bezel. The dial open to the centre, affording visual inspection of the high quality Vidie single capsule movement having 2¾” capsule, highly-polished C spring and associated components contained within a lacquered brass case, suspension post and ring. The verso marked to centre with the Dubois & Casse “DC with anchor” logogram, compensation screw.

The barometer held by three swinging brass catches in a well carved possibly boxwood surround with ivy stems, leaves and berries, fixing point to carved case upper.

Condition: The subject of a full service, conservation, and calibration under laboratory conditions. The barometer working extremely well across almost all the range, see performance chart from dynamic test.

The barometer dial with slight ageing, the glass generally clear with some light marks. The lacquered brass case retaining much original finish. The timber case in very good condition with lovely mellow tones and patina, one leaf repaired.

Comments: This is a very handsome piece in lovely antique condition, working exceptionally well by any standard despite being over 150 years old! The proportions are good and the piece has strong aesthetic appeal, with the added advantage that the barometer can be removed from the case and used separately.

A lovely instrument adding instant focus in any room with the added advantage of obvious practicality.