Vintage Weather Master Banjo Barometer/Thermometer Combination

This is an wall-mounted weather station featuring a traditional banjo-style wooden frame. The frame is constructed from a dark mahogany-finish wood (possibly a stained hardwood or veneer) with a smooth, semi-gloss finish. The upper neck of the instrument houses a vertical liquid thermometer mounted on a brass plate with a Fahrenheit scale. The lower, bulbous section contains an aneroid barometer with a circular silvered dial protected by glass and a brass bezel. The dial is labeled 'Weather Master' at the bottom and features historical meteorological terms such as 'Stormy', 'Rain', 'Change', 'Fair', and 'Very Dry' in decorative black script. The units are marked in inches of mercury (Hg), ranging from 28 to 31. It includes two hands: a black indicating needle and a brass setting hand manipulated by a central knob. Based on the typography and style, this piece likely dates to the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1970s). The physical condition appears very good, with no visible cracks in the glass or significant gouges in the wood, though minor surface dust and light patina on the brass bezel are evident. The craftsmanship is typical of high-quality mass-produced home instruments of the era.