Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2007.07.01
- Made by: Short and Mason, London, England
- Model: unknown
- Serial Number: F2453.
- Date Made: early 20th century
- Approximate size: 2″ (5.1cm) in diameter, 9/16″ (.18cm) thick
- Accessories: none.
- Condition: good
Commentary:
This altimeter is in a brass case, with a glass crystal, and a brass side stem with a pivoting ring. The dial has a needle that rotates around the circular face in accordance with the atmospheric pressure. The dial is graduated in inches of mercury from 23 to 31 inches and in altitude fom 0 to 8000 feet. On the dial of the altimeter are the words “COMPENSATED FOR TEMPERATURE.”
Source of Object: Unknown.
Notes: The Society has only one in their collection.
References: Visit the article The “Vagaries of that Instrument” – The Altimeter for more information on altimeters.
Description by: Ed Titanich, September 26, 2024.