P. Courti Mahogany Stick Barometer, Mid-19th Century Made in Exeter, England Books_And_Zines This chart is of significance

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P. Courti Mahogany Stick Barometer, Mid-19th Century Made in Exeter, England Books_And_Zines This chart is of significanceHere is a fine mid 19th century mahogany stick barometer in very good condition. It measures 36" x 3 1 4" x 3 1 4" and is marked "P Courti, Exeter" It reads from 27 to 31 inches of mercury and is calibrated in 0. 1 inch increments. There is no vernier and the column is unadjustable, I would imagine this model was intended to wealthy gentry rather than academic or scientific use. The well is intact and contains some mercury, the column is empty, It