STORMGLASS (WEEMS & PLATH) 6-1/2" x 1-1/4" Brass

The Stormglass is a mysterious weather predictor that is sure to intrigue. Thought to have been invented by an alchemist for Italian sailors, stormglass instruments have been in use since the 1750s. The premise is that changing weather affects the solubility of the mixture of chemicals in the sealed glass tube. Some believe that the changes in crystal structures have to do with the electromagnetic changes caused by weather and sun storms. A sealed glass chamber holds the mysterious ingredients, and is encapsulated in a beautifully crafted brass cylinder. Can be displayed freestanding or mounted to a bulkhead or wall. Includes a velvet-lined, black gift box.