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Code 8600
EUR 800.00
In stock
1791476478Code 8600 AnemometerChrome-plated brass anemometer signed "R. F. 10161 Made in France," dating to the second half of the 19th century; complete with its original leather-covered wooden case featuring metal hinges, a clasp, and a handle. In good condition and fully functional.
Case dimensions: 20.7 x 11 x 7.8 cm (8.3 x 4.4 x 3 in).
An anemometer, or airflow meter, is an instrument used to detect and measure the speed of an air mass. Wind speed is calculated based on the number of revolutions made within a specific timeframe by a pivoted, vaned wheel that drives a counter; the wind speed can be determined from the number of revolutions per unit of time. The first type of anemometer was described by Leon Battista Alberti in 1450 and later revisited by Leonardo da Vinci. Anemometers featuring rotating blades likely evolved from windmills; this concept, for instance, was utilized from around 1670 by Robert Hooke, one of the greatest scientists of the 17th century and a key figure of the Scientific Revolution. In November 1662, he took up a position at the Royal Society as Curator of Experiments—a new professional role created specifically for him—making Hooke the first scientist to be paid solely to conduct research.
The Richard Frères firm was founded in Paris by Félix Richard in 1845, the same year the company produced its first metal barometer. In 1871, the firm was taken over by Jules Richard; for over 160 years, it has designed and manufactured equipment for controlling and monitoring various environmental parameters, such as temperature, humidity, and pressure.
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Code 8600 Anemometer
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