Mid Victorian Aneroid Barometer by M Pillischer of Bond Street, London Antique Steam Engine Model for sale Some literature suggests that Gilbert

Some literature suggests that Gilbert was involved with the pair and even that Gilbert was involved in a partnership solely with Gregory however I can find no immediate examples of Gilbert and Gregory’s names attached to any existing instruments

The sundial retains its original gnomon incised with filigree patterns to its arc

the company as sold at auction to London Hotelier Joseph Benskin and Draper

led him to his being much employed by all kinds of inventors to give their schemes a practical form

These iconic instruments were initially supplied through the Meteorological Office and paid for by HM Government but Negretti & Zambra were certainly advertising the early porcelain scaled version to the general public by 1864 as they are recorded in the company’s

Mid Victorian Aneroid Barometer by M Pillischer of Bond Street, London Antique Steam Engine Model for sale Some literature suggests that GilbertFor sale, a mid Victorian aneroid barometer by M Pillischer of London. Comprised of a four and a quarter inch silvered dial with the top half divided for 28 to 31 inches of barometric pressure and with Vidi type weather indications on the inner side of the dial. Pressure is related by means of a very fine blue steel pointer and a similarly fine brass set hand operated at the centre of the dial. The lower half of the dial has a curved Fahrenheit