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Negretti and Zambra Barograph
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Negretti and Zambra Barograph

19th century
Sold 29 March 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A fine quality late Victorian walnut cased barograph with thermometer by highly regarded maker Negretti and Zambra, fully serviced and working c.1890. The quality polished walnut case with moulded frame to the bevelled edge glass cover, moulded waist below with two section chart drawer underneath and small bracket feet set to the corners. The 8 day duration movement with platform escapement, remote pressure and nib adjusters. Original ink bottle with application stopper sat to the side and silvered scale mercury action thermometer to the side of the chart drum. Original gilt finish to the brass platform and mechanism frame. Bears the makers name Negretti and Zambra to the case. Presented in immaculate original condition with a rich polish to the case, fully serviced and working; supplied with ink and charts ready for use. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 14" wide x 8" deep x 8.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Barograph to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1126354
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40919
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Description
A fine quality late Victorian walnut cased barograph with thermometer by highly regarded maker Negretti and Zambra, fully serviced and working c.1890.
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The quality polished walnut case with moulded frame to the bevelled edge glass cover, moulded waist below with two section chart drawer underneath and small bracket feet set to the corners.
Sturmans Antiques

The 8 day duration movement with platform escapement, remote pressure and nib adjusters. Original ink bottle with application stopper sat to the side and silvered scale mercury action thermometer to the side of the chart drum. Original gilt finish to the brass platform and mechanism frame. Bears the makers name Negretti and Zambra to the case. Presented in immaculate original condition with a rich polish to the case, fully serviced and working; supplied with ink and charts ready for use. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 14" wide x 8" deep x 8.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Barograph to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126354
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40919
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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An antique brass barograph with a mechanical recording drum and aneroid stack housed inside a wooden and glass case with a base drawer.
Negretti and Zambra Barograph
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An antique brass barograph with a mechanical recording drum and aneroid stack housed inside a wooden and glass case with a base drawer.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAneroid chambers, Recording drum, Bevelled glass case, Brass lever arm
  • SizeH 21.5 cm (8 in) x W 35.5 cm (14 in) x D 20.5 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Invented in the 19th century, the barograph is a recording aneroid barometer that charts atmospheric pressure over time onto a revolving paper drum, revolutionising weather forecasting.

Traditional barographs feature brass and steel mechanical movements housed within wooden cases, commonly oak or mahogany, protected by bevelled glass panels.

Authenticity is identified through maker signatures, high-quality brass stack aneroid chambers, hand-engraved scales, and traditional joinery on the wooden housing.

Place the instrument on a study desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece where its intricate brass mechanics can be appreciated as a focal point of scholarly decor.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight and moisture fluctuations, gently dusting the glass exterior with a microfiber cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes on the brass.
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