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Alan Walker
Fine Antique Barometers |
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Dollond
- London [#5837]
Unusual "Fisherman's
Aneroid Barometer" - No. 2713, the signed
porcelain plate, bearing the notation: "Issued
by the Royal National Life Boat Institution",
protected by bevelled glaas cover. c1870
These barometers were produced,
at Admiral Fitzroy's behest, and sold, at a
discounted price to mariners, especially fishermen.
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