{"title":"Barometers \u0026 Clocks","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage barometers and clocks from The Vintage Trove UK. Mid-century British aneroid barometers and timepieces that bring character to a hallway or study.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shortland-sb-aneroid-barometer","title":"Shortland SB Aneroid Barometer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handsome vintage Shortland SB aneroid wall barometer, made in England and dating to approximately the 1950s–60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barometer features a warm wooden architectural-style case with a peaked top, brass-tone surround and an attractive square dial. The dial is marked with traditional weather indications including Stormy, Rain, Change, Fair and Very Dry, alongside both inches and millibar pressure scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face carries the distinctive winged SB Shortland mark and is also marked “British Smiths Made Instrument” and “Made in England”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barometer has a movable reference hand which can be set against the pressure needle to show whether atmospheric pressure is rising or falling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWORKING CONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pressure needle has been observed moving relative to the manually set reference hand as atmospheric pressure changed, indicating that the mechanism is responsive and appears to be working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has not been professionally serviced or calibrated, so accuracy cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Shortland\u003cbr\u003eMark: Winged SB\u003cbr\u003eType: Aneroid barometer\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: England\u003cbr\u003eDate: Approx. 1950s–60s\u003cbr\u003eCase: Wood\u003cbr\u003eDisplay: Glass with brass-tone metal surround\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 19 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 15 cm\u003cbr\u003eOverall depth: 4.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWooden case depth: approx. 4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with use and age. There is visible tarnishing\/finish wear to the central adjustment\/reference knob and some minor wear to the surrounding metalwork and wooden case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original-style hanging fitting is present on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA characterful piece of vintage British meteorological equipment that also makes an attractive piece of traditional or mid-century wall decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed for postage by The Vintage Trove UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Trove UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53879279223050,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/6201\/2682\/files\/shortland-barometer-4583101754.jpg?v=1791500420"}],"url":"https:\/\/thevintagetrove.co.uk\/collections\/barometers-clocks.oembed","provider":"The Vintage Trove UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}