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Negretti & Zambra Oak Aneroid Barometer with Thermometer
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Negretti & Zambra Oak Aneroid Barometer with Thermometer

19th century
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Description

Attractive Carved Oak Cased Wall Hanging Barometer by the Renowned Makers Negretti & Zambra of London

Height 30in or 76cm

Numbered 19716

Late 19th/Early 20th Century.

Sealed Mercurial Thermometer with Fahrenheit and Centigrade Markings.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Aneroid Barometer to the Victorian era.

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SA1137700
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Be02AP(Bai)55
Description
Attractive Carved Oak Cased Wall Hanging Barometer by the Renowned Makers Negretti & Zambra of London

Height 30in or 76cm

Numbered 19716

Late 19th/Early 20th Century.

Sealed Mercurial Thermometer with Fahrenheit and Centigrade Markings.

Please supply your postcode for shipping options.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Aneroid Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137700
Dealers Internal Ref
Be02AP(Bai)55
Heydays Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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A carved oak Victorian wall barometer with an upper glass thermometer and a lower circular aneroid dial.
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Archive I A carved oak Victorian wall barometer with an upper glass thermometer and a lower circular aneroid dial.

Negretti & Zambra Oak Aneroid Barometer with Thermometer

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A carved oak Victorian wall barometer with an upper glass thermometer and a lower circular aneroid dial.
Negretti & Zambra Oak Aneroid Barometer With Thermometer
Ref: SA1137700
A carved oak Victorian wall barometer with an upper glass thermometer and a lower circular aneroid dial.
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Invented in the mid-19th century, aneroid barometers measured atmospheric pressure without liquids using a vacuum-sealed metallic capsule. During the late Victorian period, reputable scientific instrument makers encased these devices in architectural timber housings, combining practical meteorological measurement with decorative interior craftsmanship.

Victorian barometers were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring turned and carved embellishments. The scientific components comprised cast brass dial bezels, hand-calibrated ceramic or silvered metal scale plates, and glass mercury or spirit thermometer tubes.

Authentic pieces feature period construction markers such as hand-carved wood joinery, hand-engraved or lithographed makers marks on the dial face, and bevelled glass covers. The timber displays natural age patination, and the dial often features traditional atmospheric pressure descriptions such as Stormy, Change, and Very Dry.

A wall-mounted oak barometer serves as a focal point in narrow spaces such as entryways, hallway galleries, or between study bookcases. Pairing dark carved timber with neutral wall colours or dark accent paint enhances the architectural outline of the piece.

Dust the carved woodwork regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timber finish. Ensure the instrument is mounted securely away from direct heat sources, radiators, or excessive dampness to prevent wood warping and preserve the internal movement.
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