Vtg barometer Harley Johnson outboard Motorcycle Advertising 40's Ge richards NY

Vtg barometer Harley Johnson outboard Motorcycle Advertising 40's Ge richards NY   Utica   Great old advertising piece!! Geo H richards Utica NY   

vintage brass aneroid barometer designed to look like a ship's wheel. 

Function: It measures atmospheric pressure to predict weather changes, marked with readings like "Hurricane," "Stormy," "Change," and "Fair". 

Design: It features a sailing ship on the dial and is made of brass, which develops a patina over time. 

Advertising: The dial is inscribed with advertising for businesses in Utica, N.Y., specifically mentioning Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and Johnson Sea-Horse Outboard Motors