1) The Storm Glass or "Goethe Barometer" is regarded as the oldest barometer in the world.
    2) Hand-blown replica of those are used on clipper ships. It will actually forecast weather changes 8-to-12 hours ahead, by barometric pressure.
    3) As air pressure increases_the harbinger of fine weather_the water level falls.
    4) When air pressure decreases and inclement weather threatens, the water level rises.
    5) Water level in the spout falls for fair weather, and rises for a storm.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ Size: Height 20cm