Antique Pluviometer Set, English, Copper, Meteorological, Rain Gauge, Victorian

Our Stock # 18.8772 This is an antique pluviometer set. An English, copper and glass meteorological rain gauge, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900. Fascinating and comprehensive rain measurement device Displaying a desirable aged patina - finely weathered with age. Patinated copper shows bright amber and verdigris hues. Aged glass bottle graced with characterful mottled appearance. In five parts, with the funnel, main cylinder, internal reservoir, glass bottle and measuring tube. Sitting atop the main cylinder, the funnel engraved 'Rain Gauge 5" with Hh & P, London' makers mark. Internal reservoir in copper dressed with a small carry handle. Glass bottle marked 'E 40' to the base. Later measuring tube by Psl with a diameter of 5". Scale etched to glass from 0 to 50. Glass tube in very good order, replete with storage box. Associated rain measuring sheets supplied. This antique pluviometer set or rain recorder is a superb example of Victorian weather measuring equipment, graced with appealing patination and colour. Delivered polished ready for the home. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help. Our Ref: 18.8772