The storm glass was popularised by Admiral Robert Fitzroy after his historic voyage on the HMS Beagle. The Teardrop Storm Glass comes with a stand, making it a wonderful gift.

How the Storm Glass works is still a mystery, but it is believed that electromagnetic changes in weather patterns activate the crystals inside (sealed glass chamber fill with crystals when air pressure decreases). This is a gorgeous decorative gift idea for the adult who has everything or someone who finds meteorology fascinating.

How to read:

A: Clear Liquid = Bright and clear weather

B: Cloudy Liquid, Sometimes with small stars and crystals at the top = Cloudy weather and often predicts thunderstorms and rain.

C: Small Stars in Liquid = Humid or foggy weather

D: Large Flaky Crystals = Cloudy skies, snow in winter.

E: Threads of Crystals At The Top = Winy Weather

F: Crystals At The Bottom = Frost may be coming.

Suitable for ages 8 and up.