Impressive Desk or Travel Barometer by Asprey c.1935

An impressive high quality desk or travel aneroid barometer altimeter thermometer compendium by Asprey London c.1935. Desk or travel barometer having 3” silvered and die struck stepped dial, the outer part with bezel operated altitude ring calibrated in feet with a range from 0 – 8,000ft divided down to 50ft, inner barometric scale calibrated in inches of mercury with a range from 23” – 31” divided down to 1/20th, the inset with standard meteorological terms and “Compensated,” the lower part with semi circular thermometer, the register calibrated in degrees Fahrenheit with a range from 20° – 120°. Signed “Asprey, London.” Blued steel pointer, bevelled glass. Standard Vidie pattern movement driven from a single capsule tensioned on a C spring. Enclosed within a lacquered drum form brass case and presented within a timber framed mock crocodile leather covered outer, marked “Asprey London” to verso, silver hallmarked hinge. Condition: The subject of a full service, conservation, and calibration under laboratory conditions. The movement working exceptionally well, see performance chart from dynamic test. The dial with slight ageing, and a light mark between 26-25”, silvery in appearance and visible at certain angles, otherwise crisp and clean, the thermometer accurate to within 1° (measured at 68°F). The outer leather case in excellent condition, minor marks and some slight staining in places. Comments: A truly impressive and substantial desk piece projecting great quality and fine aesthetics. A wonderful gift.