Description:
- Object ID:ALSA 2007.07.01
- Made by: Short and Mason, London
- Model: F.2453
- Serial Number: Unknown
- Date Made: Unknown
- Approximate size: 2″ (5.1cm) in diameter, 9/16″ (.18cm) thick
- Accessories: None
- Condition: good
Commentary:
F.2453. This altimeter is calibrated in feet and inches of mercury. Pocket watch style brass case with front glass face and brass side stem with pivoting ring. It is 2″ (5.1cm) in diameter, 9/16″ (.18cm) thick. The face of the dial is swept by one movable needle rotating across the circular face. It is graduated in inches of mercury from 23 to 31 and 0 to 8000 feet.
Printed on the white face scale is:
COMPENSATED FOR TEMPERATURE
F.2453 SHORT AND MASON LONDON
MADE IN ENGLAND
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