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Leone of Aylesbury Banjo Wheel Barometer
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Leone of Aylesbury Banjo Wheel Barometer

19th century
Sold 9 September 2025 · Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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A William IV period mercury wheel barometer. A slim mahogany case of good proportions with a swan neck top pediment and original central bone finial. Choice flame mahogany veneers and case edge banding. Silvered dials to the hygrometer, thermometer and level. A well engraved main dial with a windmill and cottage scene. Signed to the level 'John Leone Aylesbury'. Circa 1835.

John Leone is recorded in Banfields 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1830-1850.

Height 39" / 98 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 25 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 5cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique barometer that is serviced and in full working order. U.K. personal delivery only - please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Banjo Barometer to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1036664
Description
A William IV period mercury wheel barometer.
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A slim mahogany case of good proportions with a swan neck top pediment and original central bone finial.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Choice flame mahogany veneers and case edge banding. Silvered dials to the hygrometer, thermometer and level. A well engraved main dial with a windmill and cottage scene. Signed to the level 'John Leone Aylesbury'. Circa 1835.

fig 1. A vertical wooden banjo barometer featuring multiple circular dials, a central thermometer, and a convex mirror mounted on a dark mahogany case.
fig 1. Leone of Aylesbury Banjo Wheel Barometer

John Leone is recorded in Banfields 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1830-1850.

Height 39" / 98 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 25 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 5cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique barometer that is serviced and in full working order. U.K. personal delivery only - please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Banjo Barometer to the 19th Century.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1036664
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I A vertical wooden banjo barometer featuring multiple circular dials, a central thermometer, and a convex mirror mounted on a dark mahogany case. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Leone of Aylesbury Banjo Wheel Barometer

Archive II A vertical wooden banjo barometer featuring multiple circular dials, a central thermometer, and a convex mirror mounted on a dark mahogany case. View II
Archive III A vertical wooden banjo barometer featuring multiple circular dials, a central thermometer, and a convex mirror mounted on a dark mahogany case. View III
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A vertical wooden banjo barometer featuring multiple circular dials, a central thermometer, and a convex mirror mounted on a dark mahogany case.
Leone of Aylesbury Banjo Wheel Barometer
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A vertical wooden banjo barometer featuring multiple circular dials, a central thermometer, and a convex mirror mounted on a dark mahogany case.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsScroll pediment, Convex mirror, Inlaid stringing, Brass bezel
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A banjo barometer, also known as a wheel barometer, is a domestic meteorological instrument characterised by its distinctive curved, multi-dial wooden case resembling a banjo. Popularised in the late 18th and 19th centuries, it evolved from earlier stick barometers to provide a more readable and decorative domestic weather display.

These instruments typically feature a solid wood carcase, commonly mahogany, rosewood, or oak, often embellished with boxwood or ebony stringing and brass bezels. The internal mechanics rely on a mercury-filled glass tube and siphon system linked to a pulley and pointer, protected by a convex glass dial cover.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the joinery, the type of glass in the dials, hand-engraved or silvered brass scale plates, and the makers signature inscribed directly onto the metal dial or spirit level. Hand-cut screws, secondary woods appropriate to the era, and natural ageing of the veneers and mercury tube also indicate genuine age.

A banjo barometer functions well as a vertical focal point in a hallway, study, or traditional living room, hung at eye level against panelled or neutral walls. Its rich wood tones and polished brass complement both heritage spaces and curated eclectic interiors.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and damp environments to protect the wood veneer and prevent the mercury from separating. If moving the instrument, the mercury cistern must be locked or secured properly to prevent damage to the glass tube.
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