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Early 20th-Century Tycos Pocket Barometer - Rain Change Fair Compensated, Merry Optical Co. Kansas City

Early 20th-Century Tycos Pocket Barometer - Rain Change Fair Compensated, Merry Optical Co. Kansas City

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$28.00
Item #3922
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Towers And Orchard Cross Streets, Centennial CO 80015

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Lot #142 of 163
Item Description

Journey through meteorological history with this Tycos Pocket Barometer, a remarkable artifact from the early 20th century. Designed to offer immediate atmospheric pressure readings, it was essential for weather prediction in an era before digital technology. With its brass casing showing a patina of age, this barometer bears the distinguished markings of the Merry Optical Company, Kansas City, MO. It is a compensated barometer, fine-tuned for accuracy, and carries the 'Rain, Change, Fair' indications, guiding the forecasts of yesteryears.

This piece speaks volumes of the early days of portable meteorological instruments, when precise manual adjustments were paramount. The Tycos brand, associated with London's reputable scientific instrument makers, ensures this barometer was among the finest of its time. It symbolizes the human quest to understand and predict the elements, a quest that has shaped countless adventures and expeditions.

This piece is a treasure for collectors of historical scientific instruments, meteorology aficionados, and anyone fascinated by the technological advancements of the early 1900s. It will also appeal to those with a penchant for nautical or aviation history, as such instruments were crucial in these fields.

The pocket barometer shows signs of wear commensurate with its age, and while it exudes antique charm, its working condition is not guaranteed. It should be examined closely through the provided images for a detailed condition report.

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Jewelry & Watches, Watch / Timepiece

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Private Residence
Towers and Orchard Cross Streets
Centennial Colorado 80015
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