{"product_id":"1950s-shortland-sb-aneroid-serpentine-barometer-6-inch-diameter","title":"1950s Shortland SB Aneroid Serpentine Barometer 6 Inch Diameter","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1950s Shortland SB Aneroid Serpentine Barometer 6 Inch Diameter \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful 1950s Shortland SB Aneroid Serpentine Barometer 6 Inch Diameter, with brass coloured accents. \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. The brass colouration has slightly rubbed off in parts, including the barometer ‘hands.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase diameter:  15.2cm (6″)\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 Marks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrit. Pat 589005\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eUS pat 2605737\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eShortland Smiths Instruments (SB)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBritish Made\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patent dates to 1945 and was filed by Puller Instruments, 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 \u003cstrong class=\"selflink\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\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":55276897894775,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/1950s_Shortland_SB_Aneroid_Serpentine_Barometer_6_Inch_Diameter_2.jpg?v=1749043517","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1950s-shortland-sb-aneroid-serpentine-barometer-6-inch-diameter","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}