Pre WW1 French Airship Statoscope Altimeter

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A unique early airship statoscope - circa 1905.

One the earliest types of aviation instrument known to exist outside of a museum.

Made by L.Maxant, Paris, who were well known scientific instrument makers of the period.

This very early instrument operated using a 'U' shape glass tube - atmospheric pressure then caused a coloured liquid to either rise or fall, and this was observed against a paper scale.
It is in good original condition considering it is well over a hundred years old - the outer case is a type of reinforced canvas, and the leather hanging/carrying strap is in place.

The instrument is no longer operational, as the liquid has long since evaporated.

This opportunity will not be repeated.