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Victorian Oak Derby Ship's Barometer
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Victorian Oak Derby Ship's Barometer

19th century
Sold 4 January 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
This “Victorian Oak Derby Ship's Barometer” found a buyer.

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Description

A top quality Victorian oak cased ship's barometer with porcelain dial c.1885. Solid polished turned oak case with carved rope twist design carved boarder. Porcelain dial bearing the makers name Edward Johnson, Derby with aneroid movement set behind. Bevelled edge glass view window set in a cast polished brass bezel with central reading marker. Fully serviced and working and presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Measures 9" diameter with a 6.5" dial x 2.5" deep.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1034846
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 38900
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Description
A top quality Victorian oak cased ship's barometer with porcelain dial c.1885. Solid polished turned oak case with carved rope twist design carved boarder. Porcelain dial bearing the makers name Edward Johnson, Derby with aneroid movement set behind. Bevelled edge glass view window set in a cast polished brass bezel with central reading marker. Fully serviced and working and presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Measures 9" diameter with a 6.5" dial x 2.5" deep.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1034846
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 38900
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Trade Associations

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A circular Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial with black weather inscriptions. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A circular Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial with black weather inscriptions. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Oak Derby Ship's Barometer

Archive II A circular Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial with black weather inscriptions. View II
Archive III A circular Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial with black weather inscriptions. View III
Archive IV A circular Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial with black weather inscriptions. View IV
Archive V A circular Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial with black weather inscriptions. View V
Archive VI A circular Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial with black weather inscriptions. View VI
Archive VII A circular Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial with black weather inscriptions. View VII
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 182
Items Sold 10,946
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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A circular Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial with black weather inscriptions.
Victorian Oak Derby Ship's Barometer
Ref: SA1034846
A circular Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial with black weather inscriptions.
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  • ObjectScientific & Medical Instruments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRope-twist carved border, Brass bezel, Engraved white dial, Indicator hands
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

Victorian barometers evolved from purely scientific instruments into domestic decorative objects as middle-class homes embraced scientific progress and nautical motifs during the nineteenth century.

These instruments typically featured solid timber cases such as oak or mahogany, brass bezels, silvered or porcelain dials, and delicate glass tubes containing mercury or aneroid capsule mechanisms.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-engraved dial lettering, the patina on the brass components, the construction of the wooden case, and the makers signature inscribed on the face.

An antique barometer adds historical weight and texture when hung against dark-painted walls in a study, hallway, or living room, blending effectively with both traditional and contemporary aesthetics.

Preservation involves keeping the instrument away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations, gently dusting the wooden case with a dry cloth, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on the brass.
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