60s barometer,
made in Tasmania, Australia
This is a fabulous wall barometer- and temperature gauge- made from blackwood timber, in the shape of Tasmania.
The barometer was a wedding gift to a couple in the 60s – and has faithfully recorded the air pressure [barometer] and air temperature [thermometer] since then. I particularly like the fonts used for the barometer – it is very old school, where each condition has its own curlicue lettering: ‘stormy, rain, change, fair, very dry.’ That last one is -of course- referring to wit.
In excellent working order, and ready to hang, the barometer is for sale: $AU45
re:retro 
Yes, the fonts used are fabulous!!! – Karen
karen,
thanks. i was so interested in your decision not to restore the crocodile leather bag- ie: to put a new handle on it- but the internet cut out on me halfway through my comment. such is the internet in australia. i am so fascinated in the restore/not restore discussion -it affects almost everything i decide to buy. what are your thoughts [now the internet is allowing this comment?}
Hi Retro my neighbours have a lovely old Hanimex projector, in original packaging, they wanted to throw it out but I told them it could be collectible,. How best could they sell it? thanks Dana
hi dana,
if your neighbours [and i think they are australian neighbours by your spelling] have access to the internet:
then-
Australian Ebay
the Bower
or any number of collectible websites.
tell them not to throw it out- you are right!
edwina