April 16, 2024
Stormglass Weems & Plath Brass Nautical Weather Forcast Barometer
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This stormglass does not come in a gift box and is for sitting on a desk, table, or counter. It is absolutely stunning. It is 6 1/2 inches tall and 1 1/4 inch in diameter. The Weems Stormglass is a mysterious weather predictor that is sure to intrique. Thought to have been invented by an alchemist for Italian sailors, stormglass instruments have been in use since the 1750s. Admiral Fitzroy, the famous sailor and meteorologist, mounted an instrument similar to the stormglass on the mast of HMS Beagle as a storm warning instrument during his historic voyage with Darwin in the 1830s. The premise of the Weems Stormglass is that changing weather affects the solubility of the mixture of chemicals in the sealed glass tube. Some believe that the changes in crystal structures have to do with the electromagnetic changes caused by weather and sun storms. The Weems Stormglass is a beautiful and unique gift for home or office. Shipping will be the day after payment is received and I expect payment within 3 days of close. Thank you.
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