{"product_id":"1950s-shortland-sb-aneroid-serpentine-barometer-6-inch-diameter-in-chrome","title":"1950s Shortland SB Aneroid Serpentine Barometer 6 Inch Diameter In Chrome","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1950s Shortland SB Aneroid Serpentine Barometer 6 Inch Diameter In Chrome\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful 1950s Shortland SB Aneroid Serpentine Barometer 6 Inch Diameter In Chrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compensated circular aneroid barometer is in very good condition, with no chips or cracks. It appears to be working but I’m not sure as to it’s accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase diameter:  17.6 cm (7″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 4.3cm (1.7″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful looking barometer to complement any home décor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker’s Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrit. Pat 589005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortland Smiths Instruments (SB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish Made\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patent dates to 1945 and was filed by \u003cem\u003ePuller Instruments,\u003c\/em\u003e which were part of the Smith group, eventually including the iconic instrument maker ‘Kelvin and Hughes.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following links for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/meterological-weather\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eweather related ephemera\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/mineral-serpentine-rock\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecornish serpentine.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"selflink\"\u003eS. Smith and Sons (England)\u003c\/strong\u003e Ltd comprised four divisions in the 1940s:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmiths Motor Accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmiths Industrial Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmiths Aircraft Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmiths English Clocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCornish Serpentine Lizardite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone is Serpentine, a mineral rock comprising magnesium, iron and silicate. A common green form, ‘Lizardite,’ was named after it was found at ‘The Lizard, ‘ a peninsula in Cornwall, UK. It is also called ‘Cornish Serpentine and is still traditionally hand crafted by Cornish artisans to create a wealth of beautiful objects; from lighthouses to jewellery, and door stops to table lamp bases! Serpentine was at its most popular during Victorian times, particularly in the Kynance area of Cornwall. Today, only 5 craftsmen remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shortland Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41659268464897,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/IMG_0999.jpg?v=1634573843","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1950s-shortland-sb-aneroid-serpentine-barometer-6-inch-diameter-in-chrome","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}