Early Twentieth Century Cased Barocyclonometer or Typhoon Barometer antique scientific “JH Browne – Waldorf Hotel”

“JH Browne – Waldorf Hotel” and “Dorfwych Registered”

The family had a good relationship with the Dollonds with Gilbert’s son undertaking an apprenticeship with the Dollond firm

Owing to changes in the business

the cyclometer contained within the lid will provide guidance for avoiding the most destructive forces of the storm

Surprisingly little is known of Browne’s operation given the clientele that must have graced his salon over the years but the sales of his products led him to register the trade mark of Dorfwych in 1922

Early Twentieth Century Cased Barocyclonometer or Typhoon Barometer antique scientific “JH Browne – Waldorf Hotel”For sale, a rare early Twentieth Century mahogany cased Typhoon barometer of barocyclonometer. This fascinating instrument is comprised of a seven inch silvered dual ring dial within a very robust nine inch brass case measuring ten centimetres in depth. The barometer is screwed to the base of the mahogany transit case. The inner lid contains a second dial which is employed as a wind disc or cyclometer to be used in conjunction with the barometer when