Barometer

barometer

INSTRUMENTS - BAROMETERS
Keuffel & Esser Co.
USA, NY, New York; England; Arctic Ocean
wood; metal; glass; paint
overall: 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.

Barometer used by Admiral Robert E. Peary on an expedition to the North Pole. Barometer is locked in gray painted transport case (no key). On the 4 1/4" diameter dial: Keuffel & Esser, 127 Fulton St. New-York. Made in England (At top of dial) - Compensated. Altitude scale around outer perimeter from 0-6000 feet. Case has brass handle.

1965.888