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Storm Glass

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$124.25 $175 In stock

Category: Thermostats

Predict the weather like a 17th century sea captain. Storm Glass is meteorological instrument with antiquarian charm. Some say the mysterious crystal formations within can foretell coming storms or even predict ideal fishing conditions. Admiral Robert FitzRoy, of the British Meteorological Service swore by the device. Modern thermometers may be more accurate but the visual magic of Storm Glass has been enchanting weather prognosticators for almost 200 years. This steel and glass thermoscope/barometer is made in Denmark and comes packaged in an attractive rosewood gift box with custom foam inserts.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Timothy ★★★★★

Woke up to a frosty morning and the crystals inside had formed these thick fern-like branches that looked almost too pretty to be functional. By afternoon they'd melted into cloudy wisps, and sure enough, a storm rolled in by dusk. It's like having a tiny piece of maritime history on my windowsill,

Richard F. ★★★★★

The little brass hook lets me hang it right by the kitchen window, and I've caught myself checking the feathery crystals every single morning like some old-timey ritual. It actually did cloud up and go hazy the night before a big thunderstorm rolled through, which felt both charming and genuinely us

Christopher Z. ★★★★★

The crystal formations shifted from clear feathery strands to murky clouds three days before the rain hit, and I swear the timing was spot on. It's become my little morning ritual to check it before the weather app.