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A Farmers Negretti & Zambra Stick Barometer
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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A Farmers Negretti & Zambra Stick Barometer

19th century
Description

A good quality Victorian cistern mercury Farmers stick barometer. Signed Negretti & Zambra of London to the dial and 'To Her Majesty'. A golden oak case with a stepped pediment with shaped mouldings. An original vernier sliding scale adjuster. The original cistern cover. Twin mercury thermometers. Twin dials with weather predictions and 27 to 31" and a large bore mercury tube. Circa 1880.

Negretti & Zambra of London? are noted makers.

Height 39 " / 98 cms Width 5 " / 15 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 8 cms.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Oak Stick Barometer to the Victorian era.

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SA1037994
Description
A good quality Victorian cistern mercury Farmers stick barometer. Signed Negretti & Zambra of London to the dial and 'To Her Majesty'. A golden oak case with a stepped pediment with shaped mouldings. An original vernier sliding scale adjuster. The original cistern cover. Twin mercury thermometers. Twin dials with weather predictions and 27 to 31" and a large bore mercury tube. Circa 1880.
fig 1. An antique Victorian wall-mounted oak stick barometer by Negretti & Zambra with an enamel scale plate and a wooden cistern cover at the base.
fig 1. A Farmers Negretti & Zambra Stick Barometer

Negretti & Zambra of London? are noted makers.

Height 39 " / 98 cms Width 5 " / 15 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 8 cms.

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique barometer that is serviced and in full working order.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

U.K. personal delivery only - please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Oak Stick Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1037994
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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An antique Victorian wall-mounted oak stick barometer by Negretti & Zambra with an enamel scale plate and a wooden cistern cover at the base.
A Farmers Negretti & Zambra Stick Barometer
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An antique Victorian wall-mounted oak stick barometer by Negretti & Zambra with an enamel scale plate and a wooden cistern cover at the base.
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A stick barometer is a vertical meteorological instrument designed to measure atmospheric pressure using a column of mercury sealed inside a glass tube. As air pressure shifts, the height of the mercury column rises or falls against an attached scale, indicating impending weather changes.

Traditional stick barometers were housed in solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. Register plates were typically crafted from silvered brass, ivory, bone, or enamel, while the functional components comprised blown glass tubes, mercury, and polished brass markers.

Authentic Victorian examples often feature engraved maker marks from recognized instrument makers, hand-engraved atmospheric scales, twin register plates, and incorporated alcohol or mercury thermometers. Construction methods typically show hand-cut joinery, blown glass tubing, and natural patina on timber and brass components.

A vertical stick barometer acts as a refined accent piece when hung in a narrow hallway, study alcove, or gallery wall. Pairing dark timber scientific instruments with modern neutral walls or dark heritage paint schemes highlights their geometric form and historical character.

Mercury barometers should always be kept upright and mounted securely away from direct heat sources or high-traffic areas prone to vibration. Timber cases should be dusted with a soft cloth and occasionally treated with beeswax, while the mercury assembly should only be serviced by specialist conservators.
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