The Meteorology Vault
A thorough collection of interesting 19th-20th Century thermometers, anemometers, weather vanes, and other various Meteorological instruments.
Circa 1790
Antique Ivory Travelers Thermometer
Diminutive Ivory Thermometer, with Original Leather Case. Mercury thermometer in leather & wooden tombstone-style case, brass hinge hook & eye clasp, small ring for wear on pocket chain/necklace. English made, circa 1790.
1820 Daniell Hygrometer
Invented in 1820 by John Frederic Daniell to accurately measure the dew point of an environment. An incredibly fine early and scarce piece.
Later Model Featured in The Smithsonian (National Museum of American History).
1828 J. Speyer Dutch Thermometer
Marked '1828 J. Speyer ". Walnut or mahogany frame, with pitched roof molding atop, paper dial with float glass cover. Red-dyed alcohol thermometer. CHS LL vs. Remer (Left), Fahrenheit (Right) -16F to 112F. Amsterdam temperature histories with dates. Written in Dutch (Amsterdam).
Circa 1870-1880
Woods Anemometer by Late Abraham & Co.
Very early model. Engraving of 'Woods Late Abraham & Co.' signature vs. more widely circulated, later pieces signed 'Abraham & Co' or 'Woods Abraham'.
Circa 1870-1899
Leslie's Differential Thermometer
Italian made, unsigned. Excellent condition, complete original. Originally invented by John Leslie in the early 1800's; Differential Thermometers are used to measure variations in temperature.
Circa 1890
European Mercury Thermometer (R/C)
Rankin and Celsius scales (not centigrade), carved Oak frame with ornate, etched brass face. German-silver cage protecting the bulb, Range -20 to 50 (C).
Circa 1900
Louis XVI-Style French Spiral Bulb Thermometer
Detailed cast-brass bow & frame. Blue-spirit working fluid, squirrel-tailed bulb thermometer, & kickstand base. Fahrenheit scale. Crafted of fine Walnut. Beveled porcelain scale, displaying 10-100 degree range.
1902 Tyco's 1300A Lloyd's Hygrodeik (Early Model)
Dated 1902, this hygrometer uses a wet bulb thermometer (left) and dry bulb thermometer (right), with an adjustable pointer to read relative humidity and dew point temperatures via engraved nickel-silver plate.
Early-20th Century
1919 Tyco's Hygro-Autometer
Dated 1919. Water from the glass container is wicked up which allows the Wet-Bulb thermometer to be read. The left Dry-Bulb shows temperature unrelated to systems' humidity.
Circa 1907-1931
Short & Mason Tyco's Thermometer
An interesting Fahrenheit and Centigrade thermometer in mahogany tombstone-style base, alcohol thermometer, with semi-circular brass ring protecting bulb. Marked 'Short & Mason, London' 'Tycos' 'Made in Great Britain'.
Circa 1900-1940
Kueffel & Esser NY Anemometer
Engraved at the Bottom of the Brass Base. Features in-and-out airflow with reset switch, c.1900-1940. Pieces such as this were imperative to workers' safety and daily operations. With data from an anemometer, Miners' were able to calculate maximum shift duration at various depths within the mine.
Circa 1930
Hilger & Watts Water Current Meter
Water Current Meters were used by civil and hydro engineers to measure river (moving water) velocities and determine flow for use in river catchment management, water supply calculations, and flood management. Used during WW2, American.
Circa 1930-1940
Weather Measure Corp. Water Current Meter
Vintage Water Current Meter Complete Boxed Set by Weather Measure Corp. Rotor current meters, such as this, utilized the instruments propeller to accurately measure the rate of flow in water currents. Complete original. Good condition.
Circa 1940
'Marsh Servicemen Recorder' Thermograph
WWII 24-hour recorder housed in a metal box with glass viewing porthole, a hinged-door with button push-lock on side, allowing for changing of charts/re-inking the needle. Sold in original leather-bound, push-lock case & additional attachments.
Circa 1940-1960
WWII Daloz Anemometer- Boxed Set
This is a modern version of Robert Hooke's 1667 Pendulum Anemometer; a fascinating device that allows for precise pressure and windspeed measurements without need of electricity.