GHR-KE-1996-00002 Registered

Wall barometer

Ostler Brothers, Birmingham · c. 1924–1929 · Made in United Kingdom

Overall view, as received1 of 1

Identification

Reference: GHR-KE-1996-00002
Object: Wall barometerVerified
Category: Scientific & precision instrument
Maker: Ostler Brothers, BirminghamVerified
Serial number: Recorded by the registry · not shown publicly
Date: c. 1924–1929Estimated from style, construction or expert opinionEstimate
Made in: United Kingdom
Current location: Kenya (precise location withheld)
Registered: 22 Apr 1996

Verified

Wall barometer by Ostler Brothers, with recording pointer.

Method: Applicant’s measurements

Materials: Brass case, silvered dial, glass
Condition: Good — Complete, with wear consistent with age and use.Verified
Condition notes: Minor losses to the finish; otherwise sound.

“OSTLER BROTHERS · No. ••••”

Applicant-submitted

Nuru Njoroge, 1941: Bought from a dealer. Kemal Maharaj, 1954: Inherited by the current custodian.

Date	Status	Outcome	Notes
18 Apr 1996	Completed	Consistent with record	Inspection report held by the registry.

Private custodian

The custodian is a private individual. Their identity and address are known to the registry and withheld from the public record.

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VerifiedConfirmed by a registry reviewer against original evidence or physical inspection.
Applicant-submittedProvided by the applicant; not yet independently confirmed.
EstimateAn informed estimate, for example a period inferred from style or construction.
Unverified claimA historical claim that could not be confirmed from the evidence available.
DisputedContested by another party. Under investigation.