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Storm Glass

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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 (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Alexander M. ★★★★★

I keep it on my windowsill and the little crystal shapes really do shift before a storm rolls in — my neighbor swears by her barometer but this is way prettier. The glass feels solid and the wooden base has that old sea captain vibe I was after.

Elizabeth C. ★★★★★

The crystal formations inside actually shifted the night before that big rainstorm we got last week, which was eerie and kind of amazing. The glass has a nice weight to it and looks right at home next to my old barometer.

James A. ★★★★★

It's been sitting on my windowsill for a couple weeks and the little crystal spikes inside genuinely look different the morning after a storm rolls through. The glass and wooden base give it that old sea captain feel without looking like a cheap knickknack. Even if it's not a perfect forecast, it's