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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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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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Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 08963900
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Signed dial by Negretti & Zambra: renowned London instrument makers of the era.
Serial number 19716 on the dial: early production sequence for this model.
Architectural case with fluted columns: typical late Victorian classical revival styling.
Small slotted brass screws on fittings: fastening before modern cross-head screws.
Softening to the carved oak edges: gentle handling over many decades.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1137700
Dealers Internal Reference
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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 08963900
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Signed dial by Negretti & Zambra: renowned London instrument makers of the era.
Serial number 19716 on the dial: early production sequence for this model.
Architectural case with fluted columns: typical late Victorian classical revival styling.
Small slotted brass screws on fittings: fastening before modern cross-head screws.
Softening to the carved oak edges: gentle handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137700
Dealers Internal Ref
Be02AP(Bai)55
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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

Archive II A carved oak Victorian wall barometer with an upper glass thermometer and a lower circular aneroid dial. View II
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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
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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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  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFluted columns, Architectural pediment, Urn finial, Carved rosettes
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 21.5 cm (8 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

This Victorian wall barometer combines a warm brown oak case with a glass-fronted thermometer section above and a circular aneroid dial below. The architectural housing incorporates fluted columns, carved rosettes, an urn-shaped finial on top, and stepped mouldings throughout. Brass fittings secure the thermometer scale, while a circular brass bezel frames the lower weather dial marked with Negretti & Zambra London and the serial number 19716. The timber displays natural grain variations consistent with late 19th-century cabinet work. Measuring 76 cm high, 21.5 cm wide, and 8.5 cm deep, the instrument is suited for placement on narrow wall spaces in a hallway, study, or traditional living room. It functions as a weather-monitoring instrument with both barometric and temperature scales.

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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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