Syphon barometers are the simplest of the mercury barometers.
This barometer has a thick-wall glass tube, closed at one end, open and turned upwards and widened to form a small reservoir.
For demonstration, mercury column is feasible.
When placed into the upright, "U", position, mercury will flow away from the sealed end, forming a partial vacuum, until balanced by atmospheric pressure on the other end.
The scale is graduated in metric and English system.
Zero point adjustment is carried by a screw clamp attached to a glass tube.
The entire set up is fitted on a wooden polished base.
It is supplied without mercury.