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Mercury Barometer by Jenkins of Old Swindon
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Mercury Barometer by Jenkins of Old Swindon

19th century
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Description

Hi

I have for sale a 1890s English solid rosewood/mahogany mercury barometer in perfect working order and in good original condition.

The barometer was made by Jenkins Bond & Company Of Old Swindon.

The Case

The case is in solid rosewood or dark mahogany and stands 98cm high x 27cm wide with a depth of 5cm it is in good original condition had a lot of wax polish so no cracks or splits.

The Dial

The dial is in original condition silvered ; the barometer has the original marker/pointer again no cracks or splits.

Overall a beautiful barometer in great original condition this is a rare old find , these barometers from the art deco period are going up month on month in price.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Arundel Clocks has dated this Victorian Banjo Mercury Barometer to the 1890s.

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SA1063011
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Description
Hi

I have for sale a 1890s English solid rosewood/mahogany mercury barometer in perfect working order and in good original condition.

The barometer was made by Jenkins Bond & Company Of Old Swindon.

The Case

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The case is in solid rosewood or dark mahogany and stands 98cm high x 27cm wide with a depth of 5cm it is in good original condition had a lot of wax polish so no cracks or splits.
Arundel Clocks
fig 1. A Victorian wall-mounted mahogany banjo mercury barometer featuring a silvered dial, spirit thermometer, convex mirror, and brass fittings.
fig 1. Mercury Barometer by Jenkins of Old Swindon

The Dial

The dial is in original condition silvered ; the barometer has the original marker/pointer again no cracks or splits.

Overall a beautiful barometer in great original condition this is a rare old find , these barometers from the art deco period are going up month on month in price.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Arundel Clocks has dated this Victorian Banjo Mercury Barometer to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1063011
Dealers Internal Ref
Gary Barometer
Arundel Clocks
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A Victorian wall-mounted mahogany banjo mercury barometer featuring a silvered dial, spirit thermometer, convex mirror, and brass fittings.
Mercury Barometer By Jenkins Of Old Swindon
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FAQs

A banjo mercury barometer is a 19th-century weather-forecasting instrument housed in a violin-shaped wooden case that measures atmospheric pressure using a mercury filled J-tube alongside secondary gauges.

These instruments were typically constructed with mahogany or rosewood cases, featuring brass dial bezels, silvered sheet-brass dials, convex glass lenses, and blown glass mercury tubes.

Authentic period barometers display hand-engraved maker names near the base, silvered brass dials with mild age-related tarnishing, hand-blown glass tubes, and traditional joinery on the timber case back.

Position the instrument as a focal decorative element in a hallway, home library, or study, pairing warm timber tones with modern neutral walls or rich academia-inspired spaces.

Keep the barometer vertical at all times during transport to prevent air from entering the glass tube, dust the glass gently with a soft cloth, and position it away from direct heat sources.
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