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Luisetti of London, Early Barometer C.1785
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Luisetti of London, Early Barometer C.1785

18th century
Description

A fine quality early, rarer example of a mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case with choice veneers and a swan neck pediment. A wider and deeper case with an opening door for the long scale thermometer with silvered dial. Parquetry case inlays with chequered banding detailing. A silvered engraved dial signed 'Luisetti, London'. Circa 1780.

Height 37" / 94 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 24 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 7 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 can send more pictures or a video by Whatsapp, please contact us. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wheel Barometer to the Georgian era.

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SA1099462
Description
A fine quality early, rarer example of a mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case with choice veneers and a swan neck pediment. A wider and deeper case with an opening door for the long scale thermometer with silvered dial. Parquetry case inlays with chequered banding detailing. A silvered engraved dial signed 'Luisetti, London'. Circa 1780.
fig 1. A Georgian mahogany wheel barometer featuring decorative inlaid patera motifs, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round silvered dial.
fig 1. Luisetti of London, Early Barometer C.1785

Height 37" / 94 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 24 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 7 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 can send more pictures or a video by Whatsapp, please contact us. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wheel Barometer to the Georgian era.

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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A Georgian mahogany wheel barometer featuring decorative inlaid patera motifs, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round silvered dial.
Luisetti of London, Early Barometer c.1785
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A Georgian mahogany wheel barometer featuring decorative inlaid patera motifs, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round silvered dial.
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A Georgian wheel barometer is an eighteenth-century meteorological instrument that measures atmospheric pressure using a mercury column connected to a circular dial pointer via a float and pulley system. Encased in decorative timber housings, these instruments became popular decorative household features across Great Britain during the late Georgian period.

Late eighteenth-century wheel barometers were typically constructed using a dense mahogany casing, often accented with boxwood or satinwood marquetry inlays. The mechanical elements consisted of blown glass tubes containing liquid mercury, connected to a silvered brass dial plate with hand-engraved calibration markings.

Authentic eighteenth-century barometers feature hand-engraved lettering on silvered brass dial plates, period-appropriate brass cast finials, and natural age-related oxidisation on metal components. The timber casing will display historic hand-cut joinery, original shell or starburst marquetry, and unevenness consistent with period craft methods.

A wall-mounted barometer functions as a focal architectural accent when positioned in narrow vertical spaces such as hallways, staircases, or between tall windows. It pairs effectively with traditional framed artwork, dark wood furniture, or neutral modern wall paint to provide contrast.

Keep the barometer mounted securely upright on a solid interior wall away from direct sunlight, radiators, or drafts. To clean the piece, gently wipe the timber casing with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners on the silvered brass dial or glass components.
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