Barometers Realm

Galalith, known as casein plastic, enriches the historical allure of this calendar. Derived from casein, a milk protein, it is made by curdling milk and then treating it with formaldehyde, resulting in a resilient material that combines the elegance of natural origins with the durability of early plastics. Developed in the late 19th century, galalith became a favored medium for luxury goods in the early 20th century, appearing in buttons, jewelry, pens, and other decorative items cherished for their timeless beauty.

Crowning this composition is a circular hygrometer adorned with a brass bezel, meticulously engineered with a hygroscopic strip to measure relative humidity. The delicate embossed metallic dial of the hygrometer, featuring a scale with values of relative humidity in percentages, is encircled by a fine ring with graduations. This ring has a golden color with a mirrored surface, resembling the anti-parallax mirror found on certain precision aneroid barometers. The hygrometer, crafted by a West German manufacturer, anchors the entire piece, balancing form with function. This calendar and hygrometer combination is not merely a timekeeping device but a masterpiece that captures the intersection of beauty, science, and the Art Deco spirit.