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Edwardian Silver Thermometer Paper Weight
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    Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver
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Edwardian Silver Thermometer Paper Weight

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 May 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

An Edwardian silver paperweight with inset thermometer to the top, hallmarked Birmingham 1909. Flared silver sides with internal weight set below the engraved brass thermometer dial; original mercury action thermometer set to the centre. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths Joseph Gloster along with clear hallmarks. Presented in good condition with working thermometer. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 2.5" diameter x 0.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Thermometer Paperweight to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1142054
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41300
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Description
An Edwardian silver paperweight with inset thermometer to the top, hallmarked Birmingham 1909.
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Flared silver sides with internal weight set below the engraved brass thermometer dial; original mercury action thermometer set to the centre.
Sturmans Antiques

Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths Joseph Gloster along with clear hallmarks. Presented in good condition with working thermometer. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 2.5" diameter x 0.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Thermometer Paperweight to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142054
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41300
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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Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A circular Edwardian silver-cased thermometer paperweight featuring a central vertical glass tube and a gold-toned face with Fahrenheit graduations. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A circular Edwardian silver-cased thermometer paperweight featuring a central vertical glass tube and a gold-toned face with Fahrenheit graduations. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Silver Thermometer Paper Weight

Archive II A circular Edwardian silver-cased thermometer paperweight featuring a central vertical glass tube and a gold-toned face with Fahrenheit graduations. View II
Archive III A circular Edwardian silver-cased thermometer paperweight featuring a central vertical glass tube and a gold-toned face with Fahrenheit graduations. View III
Archive IV A circular Edwardian silver-cased thermometer paperweight featuring a central vertical glass tube and a gold-toned face with Fahrenheit graduations. View IV
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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A circular Edwardian silver-cased thermometer paperweight featuring a central vertical glass tube and a gold-toned face with Fahrenheit graduations.
Edwardian Silver Thermometer Paper Weight
Ref: SA1142054
A circular Edwardian silver-cased thermometer paperweight featuring a central vertical glass tube and a gold-toned face with Fahrenheit graduations.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Brass, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsCircular casing, Fahrenheit scale, Etched dial
  • SizeH 1.5 cm (1 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Edwardian desk accessories typically reflect the elegance and refined craftsmanship of the early 20th century, often combining practicality with decorative elements influenced by preceding Victorian grandeur but with lighter proportions.

These items were commonly crafted from sterling silver, brass, glass, and weighted bases filled with plaster or baize-lined metal to ensure stability when holding down documents.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining hallmarks for British assay offices, maker marks, the quality of the engraving, and traditional construction methods consistent with the early 1900s.

It functions effectively as a sophisticated desktop accent or a curated shelf display item, adding a touch of historical interest and metallic texture to contemporary workspaces.

Silver objects should be cleaned gently with a non-abrasive silver cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage patination, and kept in a stable environment away from high humidity.
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