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This is an exceptionally uncommon collector / museum grade exampleof the Taylor Director I Desk Barometer, model 6514, also referred to by Tayloras a Stormoscope Barometer. The instrument is new and unused, completewith its original presentation box and original instruction booklets—a level ofcompleteness that is rarely seen.
🔹 Features & Design
- Precision temperature-compensated aneroid barometer
- Integrated temperature and humidity dials
- Handsome solid wood case with polished chrome trim
- Designed as an executive desk or office instrument
- Clean, mid-century industrial aesthetic
🔬 Instrument Specifications
- Type: Aneroid barometer (no mercury)
- Scale: Inches of Mercury (inHg)
- Primary Dial: Barometric pressure with “Stormy / Rain / Fair / Very Dry” indicators
- Secondary Dials:
- Temperature (°F)
- Relative Humidity (%)
- Temperature Compensated: Yes
- Case: Solid wood veneer with polished chrome trim
- Orientation: Desk / shelf display
- Adjustment: Rear calibration access
- Condition: New, unused
- Completeness: Original box + original paperwork (rare)
📜 Historical Context
Manufactured by Taylor Instrument Companies (Rochester, NY)—one ofAmerica’s most respected makers of scientific and meteorologicalinstruments—this model dates to the late 1960s–early 1970s. Taylor barometersof this era were widely used in professional, institutional, and executiveenvironments.
📦 Condition
- New old stock
- Never put into service
- Original factory box with period graphics
- Original Taylor pamphlets included
- Instrument presents beautifully
🧠 Collector Notes
Examples of the Director I do appear occasionally used, but unusedexamples with box and paperwork are extremely rare. This piece is suitable for:
- Advanced barometer collectors
- Mid-century modern décor collectors
- Executive office or library display
- Taylor / scientific instrument collectors
Ships same or next business day and wellpackaged/protected.
