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How does a barometer predict weather?
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A barometer doesn't predict weather, it provides atmospheric pressure readings that can be used by meteorologists to make weather predictions. Antique barometers typically used mercury or an aneroid capsule made of beryllium and copper to display current air pressure readings. You'll find a variety of antique barometers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Vintage Barometers on 1stDibs
Oak barometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak barometer, the shaped carved oak frame with rectangular thermometer above the silvered
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
$1,069 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Aneroid Barometer
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage Aneroid barometer.
Category
20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
French Eglomise Barometer
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine decorative french eglomise barometer.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Metal Ship-Wheel Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Small metal ship-wheel shaped barometer on rectangular wood base.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown British Colonial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
George III Mahogany Barometer
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Mahogany wheel barometer with a swan-neck pediment, brass dial, thermometer, hygrometer, and level
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Large Barometer
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century large barometer made in London by Thomas Rubergall, who was the Queen Victoria’s
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
$13,088