Barometer

Object/Artifact

Havre de Grace Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Barometer

Entry/Object ID

2004.04.35

Description

Heavy round brass barometer, with readings like clock face, and black pointer under glass. used in measuring atmosheric pressure?? (predicting the weather) Polished for exhibit

Collection

Captain LeRoy Platt Collection

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Jun 19, 2006

Examined By

Troy Rohrs

Notes

Barometer still in working condition in 2006. Brass on external casing is tarnished, as is the rest of collection.

Reason for Exam

Routine Report

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Jun 19, 2006

Examined By

Troy Rohrs

Cleanliness

Tarnish

Surface

Good

Materials

Good

Structure

Intact

Parts

All there

Notes

Barometer still in working condition- Numbers on dail face still clearly visible, pointer intact, glass cover intact. Only external brass casing is tarnished with age. Barometer 50 years old in 2006. Parts Missing: None