The make of this object is Negretti Zambra, and it's dated around 1867. This company were active between 1850s and c 1935, and produced optical and scientific instruments, specialising in telescopes.

The make of this object is Negretti Zambra, and it's dated around 1867. This company were active between 1850s and c 1935, and produced optical and scientific instruments, specialising in telescopes.

The barometer was made by Carpenter & Westley, London and belonged to my grandfather. He used it when walking for altitude info. He took it with him to Israel - the guards didn't know what it was and ...