This barometer came in for a new tube and calibration. Overall, the instrument was in beautiful condition with the original finish and amazing banding inlay around the edge.
I can't even guess what happened to the silvering on the level scale plate since the dial and the hygrometer silvering was perfect. Although it only came in for a tube, I told the customer I could redo the plate if he wanted it done. Since it was the only flaw in the thing he said go ahead.
Here's a pic of the scale as it came in.
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| Before |
I can't explain why, but the silver in some of the letters in "LONDON" remained.
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| Midway | | | |
This is the scale with the engravings refilled and the rest of the original silver sanded off. A few more minutes to straighten out the graining (sanding marks) is needed. It's hard to see in the picture, but this is bare brass.
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| Silvered |
This is the plate after the silvering process.
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| In the instrument |
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