Fitzroy Storm Barometer in Wooden Frame - Drop Storm Glass – BAW1

Fitzroy Storm Barometer in Wooden Frame - Drop Storm Glass – BAW1

CHEMICAL BAROMETER – STORM DROP – WEATHER STATION

The unique and incredibly original drop-shaped storm barometer predicts what kind of weather we are going to have!

The Fitzroy Barometer is an elegant and spectacular gadget that allows you to easily observe weather changes. It works due to chemical reactions in a special solution—when air pressure rises, the liquid rises, and when it falls, it drops. Thanks to this, the barometer "predicts" the weather: it indicates whether sunny days, rain, or a storm are approaching. It's a fascinating combination of science and design – perfect for those who appreciate practical yet striking accessories.

USED IN THE 1750s

Such unusual barometers were used as early as the 1750s. Charles Darwin used the Storm Barometer to predict the weather on his ship, including during the famous scientific expedition to the Galapagos Islands.

CHANGES SHAPE DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER

Inside is a mixture of distilled water, ethanol, potassium nitrate, ammonium chloride, and camphor. The camphor is the key! Depending on atmospheric conditions – mainly changes in pressure, temperature, and humidity – unique crystals form, dissolve, or change shape within the solution.

• The liquid is crystal clear: Likely to be sunny and dry weather.
• Small, cloudy stars or flakes appear in the solution: This indicates approaching cloudiness, fog, or rain.
• Large, feathery crystals: Signal an approaching storm or heavy rainfall.
• Crystals form threads or strings at the top of the liquid: Indicates windy weather.

WHY IT IS WORTH IT

• Elegant Frame: The minimalist, black MDF frame perfectly displays the glass drop, giving the whole piece a modern and sophisticated character.
• Visual Weather Forecast: Observing the changes in the crystal form (cloudy, clear, feathery) is an intuitive and fascinating way to predict weather changes.
• Decorative Element: The solid frame and aesthetic shape make this barometer ideal for a study, office, or living room, enhancing their prestige.
• Durable Construction: The glass is securely set in the MDF frame, which protects the delicate vessel and ensures stability on a desk or shelf.
• Original Gadget: This is a replica of an instrument used to predict storms, making it an interesting and substantive addition for lovers of history and science.

Product Information:

• Shape: Drop
• Vessel Material: Glass
• Frame/Base Material: MDF board (black color)
• Height: 14 cm
• Fluid Composition: Water, ethanol, natural camphor, and other ingredients (e.g., ammonium chloride, potassium nitrate)
• Principle of Operation: Change in the appearance of crystals depending on ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure.
• Application: Weather forecasting, table/shelf decoration

PERFECT GIFT FOR:

• An Amateur Meteorologist: A fantastic, visual instrument for weather observation, complementing traditional thermometers and barometers.
• Desk/Office Decoration: A minimalist, glass decoration that adds elegance and is a conversation starter.
• A Teacher/Scientist: An ideal, intriguing gift with a scientific heritage, explaining the phenomena of crystallization.
• People Who Value Calmness: Observing the slow changes inside the vessel is relaxing and calming.
• A Sailing Enthusiast/Traveler: Historically associated with sea voyages, it is a symbol of adventure and traditional navigation.

NOT JUST AN INDICATOR, BUT ALSO A DECORATION

The Fitzroy Barometer is an ideal item for everyone. It is a unique, mesmerizing gadget that combines historical curiosity with a decorative element. It is a striking ornament and an intriguing conversation piece in any living room, study, or office.

HOW THE FITZROY BAROMETER WORKS:

The Fitzroy Barometer, also known as Storm Glass or Storm Crystal, is a historical meteorological instrument popularized by Vice-Admiral Robert FitzRoy, captain of HMS Beagle (the ship on which Charles Darwin made his famous voyage). FitzRoy used and perfected this device to predict weather at sea, publishing detailed instructions for its use.

The key ingredient of the barometer is camphor, an organic terpene compound, and its accompanying salts: potassium nitrate and ammonium chloride, dissolved in a mixture of ethanol and distilled water. The solution is hermetically sealed, but it does not function like a typical barometer measuring atmospheric pressure.