This traditional barometer is both a work of art, and the perfect instrument for any fine study, library, office or boat. Using different colors of ordinary natural food coloring dyes, you can match the color of the water in the barometer to any decor. A fill kit is included to fill and empty the barometer.The Hand Blown Weather Glass Barometer measures 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm) tall, and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm) deep, and weighs 4 ounces (114 grams). fill kit is included to fill and empty the barometer. The Hand Blown Weather Glass Barometer measures 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm) tall, and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm) deep, and weighs 4 ounces (114 grams).
Origin of the term Grand Slam. The term slam for winning all of the tricks in the whist family card games (see also whist terms) is attested from early in the 17th century. Grand slam for all of the tricks, in contrast to small slam or little slam for all but one, dates from early in the 19th century.
It is one of four tournaments that make up the Grand Slam of tennis, and the only one still played on natural grass. Competition was opened to professionals in 1968. Wimbledon Municipal center in the Greater London borough of Merton, known as the site of the annual lawn-tennis All-England Championships. Held in late June and early July, the tournament is the oldest (founded 1877) and most prestigious in the world.