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Quality Victorian Oak Rope Twist Barometer
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Quality Victorian Oak Rope Twist Barometer

19th century
Sold 31 August 2024 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A quality late Victorian oak cased rope twist design boarder aneroid barometer with skeletonised movement, fully serviced and working c.1890. The broad solid figured oak case with carved rope twist design to the outer edge. Skeletonised aneroid movement set to the centre surrounded by a porcelain enamel dial with central reading marker; bevelled edge glass cover sat over the top, mounted in a polished brass bezel . Measures 9" diameter overall and 5" diameter dial x 2" 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
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Barometer to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1054557
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 39314
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Description
A quality late Victorian oak cased rope twist design boarder aneroid barometer with skeletonised movement, fully serviced and working c.1890. The broad solid figured oak case with carved rope twist design to the outer edge.
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Skeletonised aneroid movement set to the centre surrounded by a porcelain enamel dial with central reading marker; bevelled edge glass cover sat over the top, mounted in a polished brass bezel.
Sturmans Antiques

. Measures 9" diameter overall and 5" diameter dial x 2" 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
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Barometer to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1054557
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 39314
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

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A circular Victorian oak wall barometer featuring a carved rope twist frame and a brass hanging ring. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A circular Victorian oak wall barometer featuring a carved rope twist frame and a brass hanging ring. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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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
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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Sep 2012
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A circular Victorian oak wall barometer featuring a carved rope twist frame and a brass hanging ring.
Quality Victorian Oak Rope Twist Barometer
Ref: SA1054557
A circular Victorian oak wall barometer featuring a carved rope twist frame and a brass hanging ring.
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  • ObjectBarometer
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsRope twist carving, Brass bezel, Enamelled dial scale, Hanging suspension ring
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

During the Victorian era, barometers transitioned from luxury scientific novelties into common household instruments due to advancements in industrial manufacturing, helping citizens monitor local weather conditions.

Victorian barometers typically featured solid hardwood cases such as oak or mahogany, often decorated with hand-carved motifs, brass bezels, and enamelled or paper dials protecting the delicate internal aneroid or mercury movements.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-carved details, ageing on the brass components, and traditional typography on the dial face, contrasting with modern mass-produced replicas.

This piece can be mounted on a panelled hallway wall or integrated into a traditional study gallery wall to add historical texture and functional charm to the space.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and excessive moisture to preserve the wooden case and the integrity of the internal mechanical linkage.
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