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Early 18th Century Walnut Barometer,
John Beazor Antiques
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Early 18th Century Walnut Barometer,

18th century
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Early 18th century walnut barometer, the arched engraved brass register flanked by free-standing columns and surmounted by a moulded cornice and cresting with three brass ball finials; the cross-grained column with a moulded edge and domed cistern-cover. Circa 1710

Although unsigned this barometer is in the manner of John Patrick, an early maker.

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
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John Beazor Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Stick Barometer to the 18th Century.

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SA1058595
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MBX22
Description
Early 18th century walnut barometer, the arched engraved brass register flanked by free-standing columns and surmounted by a moulded cornice and cresting with three brass ball finials; the cross-grained column with a moulded edge and domed cistern-cover. Circa 1710
fig 1. An early 18th-century walnut stick barometer featuring an arched brass register plate, turned side pillars, brass finials, and a turned hemispherical cistern cover.
fig 1. Early 18th Century Walnut Barometer,

Although unsigned this barometer is in the manner of John Patrick, an early maker.

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA.

We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.
John Beazor Antiques
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Stick Barometer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1058595
Dealers Internal Ref
MBX22
John Beazor Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2017

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Beazor Antiques Profile Page

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John Beazor Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I An early 18th-century walnut stick barometer featuring an arched brass register plate, turned side pillars, brass finials, and a turned hemispherical cistern cover.

Early 18th century walnut barometer,

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An early 18th-century walnut stick barometer featuring an arched brass register plate, turned side pillars, brass finials, and a turned hemispherical cistern cover.
Early 18th century walnut barometer,
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An early 18th-century walnut stick barometer featuring an arched brass register plate, turned side pillars, brass finials, and a turned hemispherical cistern cover.
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A stick barometer is an early scientific instrument designed to measure atmospheric pressure using a vertical glass tube filled with mercury mounted on a wooden frame. Popularised in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, these wall-mounted instruments feature engraved brass dials indicating weather predictions such as Fair, Rain, and Stormy.

Early barometers were typically constructed from solid and veneered walnut, incorporating glass tubes, mercury, and engraved brass or silvered-brass register plates. Decorative elements often included turned wooden cistern covers, brass finials, and molded pediments.

Authentic early 18th-century examples display hand-engraved lettering on the brass register plates, period-correct joinery, and natural age-related patina or oxidisation on the timber and metal surfaces. Original mercury tubes are often hand-blown with minor glass variations, and the wood may show signs of historic shrinkage or veneer movement.

An antique stick barometer functions well as a vertical accent piece on narrow wall sections, such as between windows, in entrance hallways, or within a gallery wall arrangement. Its dark timber and brass accents suit study spaces, libraries, or traditional hallway settings.

Keep the barometer mounted vertically in a stable climate away from direct heat sources, draughts, and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping or veneer separation. Dust gently with a dry, soft cloth, avoid chemical polishes on original brass components, and ensure the unit is handled with care due to the mercury tube.
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