The Tempest Prognosticator

I want to say this could be a cool remake, sorta – but I’m not sure how well this would be received –

The Tempest Prognosticator, also known as the Leech Barometer, is a 19th century invention by George Merryweather in which leeches are used in a barometer. The twelve leeches are kept in small bottles inside the device; when they become agitated by an approaching storm they attempt to climb out of the bottles and trigger a small hammer which strikes a bell. The likelihood of a storm is indicated by the number of times the bell is struck.

Tempest Prognosticator, leech barometer – [via] Link.

Related:

• The Tempest Prognosticator (aka Leech Barometer) – Link.
• Dr. George Merryweather’s 1851 Tempest Prognosticator – Link.
• Working replica? – Link.