19th Century Naval Stick Barometer with Gimbal Mount
gimbal mounted naval stick barometer, 19th century, barley twist case with brass mounts, front angled scale with vernier and thermometer, weighted base, height 37.40 in.
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- Gimbal - On a ship, a gimbal is a pivoted mounting for the compass, clock, chronometer, stoves, drink holders and other equipment which keeps the item horizontal, no matter which way the vessel is leaning.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- barometers, period or origin - Victorian period 120
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barometers, type
- barometers with thermometer 122
- stick 65
