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.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Observatory, 1945
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Maker
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User
Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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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".
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Overall Dimensions
29.6 cm (Length), 14.4 cm (Width), 16.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Barographs, Barometer Accessories, Barometers, Meteorological Apparatus & Instruments