This is a lovely 1940s American fisherman's barometer by Taylor Instruments of Rochester, New York. The instrument is complete with its original box with magnetic clasp and two instruction leaflets - '80 Days Barometer Fishing' dated February 1941 and Instructions dated August 1938. Inside the cardboard box it proudly states 'Skilled American Workers, paid in accordance with American Standards of Living, produced this entire instrument in the United States of America'. The barometer in the form of a pocket watch has plenty of fishing information and predictions. There is a minor repair (see pic) in the green plastic (or Bakelite?) case at approx 10 o'clock which is hardly noticeable and does not detract from the overall appearance of the barometer.
A nice complete instrument which would make a great gift.
measurements
Height:
37 mm
Width:
90 mm
Depth:
90 mm
Diameter:
83 mm
measurements
declaration
Richard Twort has clarified that the Fisherman's Barometer - USA (LA413016) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1940s
declaration
condition
condition
Very good except minor glitch to the case and age related scuffs to the cardboard box.