Barograph

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Item ST 22139 Barograph - Richard Freres, Paris, circa 1890

Summary

Barograph or recording barometer, made by Richard Freres, Paris, serial no. 10212, circa 1890. Used at Melbourne Observatory.

An aneroid barometer records variations in atmospheric pressure onto a chart on a clockwork-driven drum.

More Information

Collection Names

Melbourne Observatory Collection
Collecting Areas

Science & Measurement
Acquisition Information

Transfer from Melbourne Observatory, 1945
Maker

Richard Freres, Paris, France, circa 1890
User

Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Inscriptions

Base marked "RICHARD FRERES, CONSTRUCTEURS BREYETES, PARIS. 10212". Brass plate on top of case marked "BAROMETERE ENREGISTREUR, BREYETE S. G. D. G. RICHARD FRERES, CONSTRUCTUERS. 8, IMPASSE FESSART, 8. PARIS".
Classification

Physical sciences, Meteorology, Barometers
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Technology
Type of item

Object
Overall Dimensions

29.6 cm (Length), 14.4 cm (Width), 16.5 cm (Height)
Keywords

Barographs, Barometer Accessories, Barometers, Meteorological Apparatus & Instruments