Fischer Instruments 1436RS-22 6 1/2" Open Face Wood and Brass Barometer, Silver This beautiful nautical instrument is made from the finest materials, and is at home with any marine decor. The open face barometer features a bezel made of brushed aluminum, with a mineral glass cover. The wooden case is stained and varnished and includes a chrome plated suspension ring. Operates to about 3,000 feet altitude (do not order if you live above 3,000 feet). The Fischer factory for precision instruments was founded in 1945 by aircraft engineer Kurt Fischer, in a small village in the Erzgebirge called Drebach. Precise instruments, well balanced, and well crafted to the finest detail.