Vintage ATCO Germany Wood Barometer Seattle 1952 Centennial Insurance Promo

Vintage ATCO Germany barometer, mounted in a solid wood case and featuring a Seattle 1852-1952 Centennial Anniversary promotional plaque on the back. These were typically gifted by insurance and surety bond companies in the early 1950s as premium desk or wall weather instruments. • Brand/Manufacturer: ATCO (marked on dial) • Country of Origin: Germany • Era Made: Early 1950s, commemorating the Seattle 100th Anniversary (1852–1952) • Material: Wood case, brass ring, glass cover • Dial Markings: • Stormy – Rain – Change – Fair – Very Dry • Barometric scale: 27–31 inHg • Fully exposed internal mechanism visible through window • Top Ring: Metal hanging ring for wall mounting • Back Plaque: “This 100th Anniversary Seattle 1852–1952 — Washington Welcomes You” • Front Brass Plate: “Insurance – Surety Bonds” (promotional tie-in) • Wood shows age wear, scuffs, and finish patina consistent with 70+ years of age, Metal parts show darkening and oxidation, Glass intact with some light surface marks. #vintage #barometer #ATCO #GermanyMade #SeattleCentennial #1952Seattle #midcentury #weathergauge #antiqueweather #collectibles #insurancepromo #suretybonds #PNWcollectibles #retrodecor