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Victorian Brass Cased Marine Barometer
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Victorian Brass Cased Marine Barometer

19th century
Sold 9 December 2024 · Sturmans Antiques
This “Victorian Brass Cased Marine Barometer” found a buyer.

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Description

An immaculate Victorian brass cased marine barometer with decorative porcelain dial and crescent thermometer c.1890. Polished solid brass dished case with hanging loop to the top. The rapid indicating aneroid movement sat behind a decorative white porcelain dial with original mercury action crescent thermometer to the lower half. The dial sat behind a glazed view window with central reading marker mounted in a polished brass bezel. Superb quality and condition, fully overhauled and working. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 5.5" diameter x 6.5" high including hanging loop x 2.5" 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
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Marine Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1108715
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40434
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Description
An immaculate Victorian brass cased marine barometer with decorative porcelain dial and crescent thermometer c.1890. Polished solid brass dished case with hanging loop to the top.
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The rapid indicating aneroid movement sat behind a decorative white porcelain dial with original mercury action crescent thermometer to the lower half.
Sturmans Antiques

The dial sat behind a glazed view window with central reading marker mounted in a polished brass bezel. Superb quality and condition, fully overhauled and working. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 5.5" diameter x 6.5" high including hanging loop x 2.5" deep.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Marine Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1108715
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40434
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

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Trade Associations

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A circular Victorian brass cased marine barometer featuring a white dial with black numerical markers, decorative typography indicating weather conditions, and dual indicator hands beneath a glass lens. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A circular Victorian brass cased marine barometer featuring a white dial with black numerical markers, decorative typography indicating weather conditions, and dual indicator hands beneath a glass lens. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Brass Cased Marine Barometer

Archive II A circular Victorian brass cased marine barometer featuring a white dial with black numerical markers, decorative typography indicating weather conditions, and dual indicator hands beneath a glass lens. View II
Archive III A circular Victorian brass cased marine barometer featuring a white dial with black numerical markers, decorative typography indicating weather conditions, and dual indicator hands beneath a glass lens. View III
Archive IV A circular Victorian brass cased marine barometer featuring a white dial with black numerical markers, decorative typography indicating weather conditions, and dual indicator hands beneath a glass lens. View IV
Archive V A circular Victorian brass cased marine barometer featuring a white dial with black numerical markers, decorative typography indicating weather conditions, and dual indicator hands beneath a glass lens. View V
Archive VI A circular Victorian brass cased marine barometer featuring a white dial with black numerical markers, decorative typography indicating weather conditions, and dual indicator hands beneath a glass lens. View VI
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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A circular Victorian brass cased marine barometer featuring a white dial with black numerical markers, decorative typography indicating weather conditions, and dual indicator hands beneath a glass lens.
Victorian Brass Cased Marine Barometer
Ref: SA1108715
A circular Victorian brass cased marine barometer featuring a white dial with black numerical markers, decorative typography indicating weather conditions, and dual indicator hands beneath a glass lens.
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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Metal
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHanging ring, Engraved dial face, Gothic typography, Centre star motif
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

Marine barometers evolved significantly during the 19th century as essential navigational tools for the British Royal Navy and merchant shipping, designed to measure atmospheric pressure and predict weather changes at sea.

These instruments typically feature heavy brass or bronze casings, silvered or enamelled metal dial faces with hand-engraved graduations, glass viewing crystals, and delicate internal mechanical linkages.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-scribed dial lettering, maker signatures, appropriate patination on the brass housing, and traditional mechanical aneroid or mercury movements consistent with 19th-century manufacturing techniques.

Mounting the piece on a dark panelled wall or displaying it on a bookshelf brings a touch of historical maritime character to contemporary study rooms or hallways.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and moisture. Clean the exterior metal gently with a dry microfibre cloth without using abrasive metal polishes that can remove historical patination.
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