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Victorian Walnut Pendant Banjo Barometer
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Victorian Walnut Pendant Banjo Barometer

19th century
Sold 16 February 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A small Victorian walnut pendant banjo barometer with skeletonised movement, fully serviced and working c.1890. Turned and carved surround to the movement with half turnings either side of the thermometer sat above, crescent shaped pediment to the top and original turned finials. The skeletonised movement with porcelain dial sat around the outer edge, bevelled edge glass mounted in a polished brass bezel with central reading marker sat over the top. Original scale to the working thermometer. Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine, fully serviced and working. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 21.5" long x 8.75" wide x 1.5" 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
54.5cm (21.46")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Banjo Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118763
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40482
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A small Victorian walnut pendant banjo barometer with skeletonised movement, fully serviced and working c.1890.
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Turned and carved surround to the movement with half turnings either side of the thermometer sat above, crescent shaped pediment to the top and original turned finials.
Sturmans Antiques

The skeletonised movement with porcelain dial sat around the outer edge, bevelled edge glass mounted in a polished brass bezel with central reading marker sat over the top. Original scale to the working thermometer. Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine, fully serviced and working. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 21.5" long x 8.75" wide x 1.5" deep.

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

Height
54.5cm (21.46")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Banjo Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118763
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40482
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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An antique Victorian walnut banjo barometer featuring a central thermometer and a round dial housed within a carved wooden case.
Victorian Walnut Pendant Banjo Barometer
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An antique Victorian walnut banjo barometer featuring a central thermometer and a round dial housed within a carved wooden case.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved scrollwork, Turned columns, Brass bezel, Enamelled dial
  • SizeH 54.5 cm (21 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

The banjo barometer, characterised by its distinctive shape resembling a stringed instrument, became popular during the late 18th century and remained a staple in British homes through the Victorian era.

Victorian barometers were typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, featuring brass bezels, glass dials, and intricate hand-carved wooden ornaments.

Authentic pieces usually feature hand-carved wooden cases, traditional mercury glass tubes, hand-lettered porcelain or enamel dials, and signs of age-appropriate patina on the brass components.

A vintage barometer can be mounted on a dark-painted feature wall or integrated into a gallery wall arrangement alongside framed art to add historical texture and academic charm to a room.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations, dust the wooden case gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoid moving the barometer without securing the mercury tube if applicable.
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