Question: I have an English barometer that I think is at least 100 years old. It does not work correctly, as the mercury holder on the back needs attention. Any ideas on where I could have this done? ...
Q. I have a hand-carved barometer that is not in working condition. It 30 inches tall and is thought to be from Germany. What can you tell me about its history and value? – L.M. A. There are all sorts ...
Most people walk past antique barometers at estate sales without a second glance. They see an old wooden instrument on a wall and move on. That's a mistake that serious collectors have quietly ...
THE power of The Press and dedicated detective work have returned a valuable 300-year-old barometer to its home in York after a brazen thief snatched it in broad daylight. The stolen 17th-century ...
Hargreaves stole the £150,000, 3ft antique from Fairfax House, a Georgian town-house museum in York, leaving a yawning gap on the wall. It was not until the following day that staff realised it was ...