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Victorian Oak Desktop Barometer by Lynch and Bateman
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Victorian Oak Desktop Barometer by Lynch and Bateman

19th century
Sold 31 May 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
This “Victorian Oak Desktop Barometer by Lynch and Bateman” found a buyer.

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Description

A Victorian carved solid English oak cased desktop barometer with engraved silvered scale, fully serviced and working c.1885. The shallow proportioned carved oak case with arched top and flared base, carved decoration below the dial. Engraved silvered dial bearing the makers name Lynch & Bateman, Manchester. Bevelled edge glass with central reading marker, mounted in a polished brass bezel sat over the top. Fully serviced and working, presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 9.75" wide x 3" deep x 8" high.

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
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1116248
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40481
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Description
A Victorian carved solid English oak cased desktop barometer with engraved silvered scale, fully serviced and working c.1885.
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The shallow proportioned carved oak case with arched top and flared base, carved decoration below the dial.
Sturmans Antiques

Engraved silvered dial bearing the makers name Lynch & Bateman, Manchester. Bevelled edge glass with central reading marker, mounted in a polished brass bezel sat over the top. Fully serviced and working, presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 9.75" wide x 3" deep x 8" high.

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

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116248
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40481
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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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2012
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Sold
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A Victorian oak desktop barometer featuring a round brass-framed dial set within a carved wooden architectural case.
Victorian Oak Desktop Barometer by Lynch and Bateman
Ref: SA1116248
A Victorian oak desktop barometer featuring a round brass-framed dial set within a carved wooden architectural case.
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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScroll brackets, Brass bezel, Carved wooden plinth, Engraved dial
  • SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

A Victorian desktop barometer is a meteorological instrument housed in an ornamental wooden case, which gained widespread popularity during the 19th century as both a scientific tool and a decorative study accessory.

These pieces typically feature solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, combined with brass bezels, glass dials, and precision aneroid or mercury movements assembled by skilled craftsmen.

Authenticity is identified through hand-engraved or printed paper dials, maker signatures, period-appropriate joinery, patination on the brass components, and the weight of the solid wood casing.

Position the instrument on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or executive desk to add a touch of historical character and intellectual charm to contemporary or traditional living spaces.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to protect the wood finish and prevent the delicate internal mechanical linkage from failing.
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