March Fine Auction
Sun, Mar 19, 2023 02:00PM EDT
Lot 101
American Barometer by James Green of Historic Interest
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$150
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Labelled Jas. Green New York.Mid 19th century40in.After organizing a national Weather Service, the Smithsonian Institution commissioned James Green to make instruments suitable for distribution around the country. This portable mercury barometer, is of that sort. It has a sliding vernier operated by a head screw at the top of the tube, a Fahrenheit thermometer in the side of the tube, and a thumb screw that adjusts the volume of the cistern
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