This barograph was designed and manufactured in the German Democratic Republic, circa 1980 by Fischer. A metal plate fitted to the black crackle finish base indicates Type 207M 94322418 W serial number 672. This instrument was made for professional/offical use and is typical of that era where form, function and accuracy were more important than aesthic design. The interesting movement arrangement is extremely accurate, easy to calibrate and responsive to even minor pressure movements and would be an ideal and economical barograph for a serious weather observer. Set in a polished two-glass hardwood case with a hinged lid and a neat slide-out drawer to left side of the base. The original clock key is held in a neat clip. Six months' supply of the correct style weekly charts supplied together with a small bottle of recording ink to re-charge the fibre nib and a reprinted copy of a pamphlet by Negretti & Zambra showing interpretation of various chart recordings.
346mm wide x 175mm deep x 175mm high.