Cased Barograph

Trade Card for T.B. Winter, Scientific and optical instruments maker, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1857-58. Unknown printer.: From Science Museum, London, U.K. (No. 1934-121/132) ----- Note: Image of barograph to be added
Trade Card for T.B. Winter, Scientific and optical instruments maker, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1857-58. Unknown printer.

From Science Museum, London, U.K. (No. 1934-121/132) ----- Note: Image of barograph to be added

Name/Title

Cased Barograph

Entry/Object ID

2001.01.28

Description

Cased barograph

Use

A barograph is a barometer that records the barometric pressure over time in graphical form. This scientific instrument is also used to make a continuous recording of atmospheric pressure.

Context

The maker of this barograph, T.B. Winter, whose business was originally transferred from John Cail, was later to become T.B. Winter and Son. Makers of fine mathematical, nautical, philosophical and optical instruments, the business, as T.B. Winter, occupied 55 Grey Street, Newcastle (1856-58), 27 Grey Street (1858-78) and 21 Grey Street, corner of High Bridge (1878-?) - all in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Advertised as the 'Oldest Established Opticians in the North England'. - The London Gazette July 8, 1898, page 4155 (see Web Links) Announcement of dissolution of T.B. Winter and Son partnership of Thomas Burgess Winter and Charles Winter. Business to continue with C. Winter. Dated June 30, 1898.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

T.B. Winter and Son

Role

Scientific and optical instruments maker

Date made

circa 1880

Time Period

19th Century

Notes

Oak and glass-cased barograph with chart drum and vacuum flasks, hinged and latched top.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Inscribed on base: T.B. Winter & Son 21 Grey St Newcastle-on-Tyne

Dimensions

Height

17.8 cm

Width

29.2 cm

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Gift

Notes

Legacy collection Plaque: Presented to the Union Club of BC by Commander A.K. Jones, R.N., 1912