This early 20th-century oak barograph features a drawer at its base and a brass upright circular dial, the base measuring 37.5cm in width. The barograph is equipped with an 8-day platform escapement movement, which is in full working order. It requires winding once a week and includes a regulator for timekeeping. To operate, one should set the drum to the correct day and the nearest time on the chart paper. After winding the movement, the needle can be set to the paper by applying a drop of ink from the glass ink bottle. The instrument boasts a brass movement and a lift-off glazed top with beveled glass panels on each side. It is encased in a solid wood surround that rests securely on the base. The base also contains a chart drawer, which houses a barograph clock movement with a platform lever escapement. The entire piece is mounted on a polished oak base with a chart drawer and an oak frame.
Regarding its condition, this barograph, dating back to approximately 1900, includes an enameled dial with a thermometer and scale. It comes complete with a chart drawer, ink bottle, and ink. The barograph is functioning perfectly and is supplied with charts. Overall, it is in good condition, with the movement and mechanism both operating well, and the case remaining undamaged. The enamel dial is also in good condition. Page views are tracked with Auctiva's Counter.