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Antique George III Quality Mahogany Banjo Barometer
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Antique George III Quality Mahogany Banjo Barometer

19th century
Sold 9 March 2025 · London City Antiques
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Antique George III quality mahogany banjo barometer having a pediment shaped top, engraved silver dial with original hands, thermometer, hydrometer and spirit level by J Currotty in a wonderful quality mahogany case

A quality example of desirable proportions and in good working order

Dimensions:

Height 96 cm (37.79 in)

Width 20 cm (7.87 in)

Depth 3.5 cm (1.37 in)

Dated 1820

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Banjo Barometer to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
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SA1117556
Dealers Internal Reference
2048
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Description
Antique George III quality mahogany banjo barometer having a pediment shaped top, engraved silver dial with original hands, thermometer, hydrometer and spirit level by J Currotty in a wonderful quality mahogany case

A quality example of desirable proportions and in good working order

Dimensions:

Height 96 cm (37.79 in)

Width 20 cm (7.87 in)

Depth 3.5 cm (1.37 in)

Dated 1820

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Banjo Barometer to the 19th Century.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117556
Dealers Internal Ref
2048
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An antique George III mahogany banjo barometer featuring a central thermometer, a large circular dial at the base, and a broken arch pediment at the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Banjo Barometer

Archive II An antique George III mahogany banjo barometer featuring a central thermometer, a large circular dial at the base, and a broken arch pediment at the top. View II
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Archive VII An antique George III mahogany banjo barometer featuring a central thermometer, a large circular dial at the base, and a broken arch pediment at the top. View VII
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Archive X An antique George III mahogany banjo barometer featuring a central thermometer, a large circular dial at the base, and a broken arch pediment at the top. View X
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An antique George III mahogany banjo barometer featuring a central thermometer, a large circular dial at the base, and a broken arch pediment at the top.
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Banjo Barometer
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An antique George III mahogany banjo barometer featuring a central thermometer, a large circular dial at the base, and a broken arch pediment at the top.
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  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBroken pediment, Brass bezel, Engraved dial, Scrollwork outline
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A George III banjo barometer is a traditional domestic meteorological instrument featuring a distinctive bulbous lower dial and an elongated neck, popularized during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Britain.

These instruments were typically built using solid timber frames such as mahogany, rosewood, or oak, housing delicate glass barometer tubes filled with mercury, alongside brass dials, bezels, and indicators.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-engraved silvered brass dials, mercury-filled glass tubes with visible artisan adjustments, period-appropriate cabinet joinery, and patinated timber surfaces indicative of age.

An antique barometer can be mounted as a focal point on a panelled wall in a study, hallway, or living room, pairing traditional craftsmanship with contemporary minimalist surroundings for textural contrast.

Preservation involves keeping the instrument away from direct sunlight and excessive heat sources, dusting the timber lightly with a dry cloth, and consulting a specialist conservator if the internal mercury tube requires relocation or restoration.
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