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Mahogany Stick Barometer by Downes of Yarmouth
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Mahogany Stick Barometer by Downes of Yarmouth

18th century
Sold 26 January 2026 · P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers
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Description

An excellent 18th century mahogany stick barometer.

The silvered brass scale is calibrated from 27" to 31" and features a sliding vernier with a brass knob and pointer. The dial is also engraved with weather indications ranging from Very Dry to Stormy. The makers name J. D. Downes, Yarmouth is also engraved to the top half of the scale.

The mahogany case has an exposed mercury tube, veneered either side with herringbone mahogany veneer. The mahogany cistern cover is unusually inlaid with ebony and bone. The pediment is typical of the period with a moulded architectural top and central brass finial.

A high quality instrument.

Height: 38" / C.1790

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Declaration

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this Mahogany Stick Barometer to the Georgian era.

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SA1107632
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An excellent 18th century mahogany stick barometer.
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The silvered brass scale is calibrated from 27" to 31" and features a sliding vernier with a brass knob and pointer.
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The dial is also engraved with weather indications ranging from Very Dry to Stormy. The makers name J. D. Downes, Yarmouth is also engraved to the top half of the scale.

fig 1. A vertical mahogany stick barometer featuring a broken pediment top, brass finial, engraved silvered scale, and circular cistern cover at the base.
fig 1. Mahogany Stick Barometer by Downes of Yarmouth

The mahogany case has an exposed mercury tube, veneered either side with herringbone mahogany veneer. The mahogany cistern cover is unusually inlaid with ebony and bone. The pediment is typical of the period with a moulded architectural top and central brass finial.

A high quality instrument.

Height: 38" / C.1790

Height
97cm (38.19")
Date of Manufacture

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this Mahogany Stick Barometer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107632
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Archive I A vertical mahogany stick barometer featuring a broken pediment top, brass finial, engraved silvered scale, and circular cistern cover at the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mahogany Stick Barometer by Downes of Yarmouth

Archive II A vertical mahogany stick barometer featuring a broken pediment top, brass finial, engraved silvered scale, and circular cistern cover at the base. View II
Archive III A vertical mahogany stick barometer featuring a broken pediment top, brass finial, engraved silvered scale, and circular cistern cover at the base. View III
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A vertical mahogany stick barometer featuring a broken pediment top, brass finial, engraved silvered scale, and circular cistern cover at the base.
Mahogany stick barometer by Downes of Yarmouth
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A vertical mahogany stick barometer featuring a broken pediment top, brass finial, engraved silvered scale, and circular cistern cover at the base.
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  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBroken pediment, Brass urn finial, Silvered brass scale plate, Cistern cover
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in)

FAQs

A stick barometer is a tall, narrow weather instrument that measures atmospheric pressure using a column of mercury enclosed in a glass tube mounted on a wooden backplate.

Traditional construction typically involved dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak for the case, engraved silvered brass scale plates, and cast brass finials or cistern covers.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-engraved silvered scales, maker signatures inscribed on the brass plate, period timber grain oxidation, and traditional hand-cut joinery.

Mounting the piece vertically on a neutral wall in a hallway, study, or drawing room allows it to function as a focal point while maintaining historical character.

Preservation requires keeping the instrument away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking, dusting the wood with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoiding abrasive polishes on the brass and silvered components.
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