1901-1911 Small Desktop Aneroid Barometer With Open Dial

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This barometer in nickel-plated has a brass bezel and a dial with an open center section, which reveals the exquisite … Read more This barometer in nickel-plated has a brass bezel and a dial with an open center section, which reveals the exquisite barometer mechanism and aneroid capsule. The barometer is equipped with a brass loop for hanging at the top and has a slightly less characteristic pair of brass legs at the back, which allows it to be used also as a table or table barometer.
Inscriptions in French on the dial
It was made in France by the company "Manufacture française d'armes et cycles de Saint-Étienne"
The body has some wear and tear
Condition: good vintage condition
Dimensions: diameter 10 cm (3 15⁄16in)
Weight: 292 gr (10 oz).
Little help from the internet:
Manufrance is a famous and emblematic company from Saint-Etienne. Manufrance is the trade name for the "Manufacture française d'armes et cycles de Saint-Étienne", a French mail order company which is located in the industrial town of Saint-Étienne, established in 1885.
In 1891 the company was renamed "Manufacture française d'armes de Saint-Étienne". The mention “and cycles” will be added in 1901.
In 1911, the Manufacture française d'armes et cycles de Saint-Étienne took the name "Manufrance" and became a public limited company.

The Manufrance philosophy: respect for tradition and French quality

Important: The age of the piece is determined approximately. Any and all statements by me as to the authenticity, attribution, description, date, age, provenance, title, or condition of the work constitute my judgment and opinion only. The product is in working order, however, the barometer is not sold as a measuring instrument, but as a unique antique artifact and interior item.

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