Aneroid barometer
This aneroid barometer is of the brass drum type and has a silvered dial and a brass suspension ring. A rotatable vernier allows accurate readings of the scale to be taken. There is also a thermometer beneath the dial.
The barometer once belonged to Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900), who served in the Royal Navy for many years - 'Alfred' is written above the crown on the face of dial above the maker's name. The barometer was presented to the Museum by Queen Mary in 1936 with a number of other objects including NAV1504 and NAV1505.
The barometer once belonged to Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900), who served in the Royal Navy for many years - 'Alfred' is written above the crown on the face of dial above the maker's name. The barometer was presented to the Museum by Queen Mary in 1936 with a number of other objects including NAV1504 and NAV1505.
Object Details
| ID: | NAV0759 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Barometer |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Elliott Bros |
| Date made: | circa 1880 |
| People: | Prince Alfred Ernest Albert, Duke of Edinburgh |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Your Request
If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:
Email: library@rmg.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6516 (during Library opening hours)
Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.