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George III Walnut and Ebony Inlaid Stick Barometer - John Bleuler
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George III Walnut and Ebony Inlaid Stick Barometer - John Bleuler

18th century
Sold 11 September 2025 · Buckingham Interiors
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George III Walnut and ebony inlaid stick barometer. The silvered dial signed by highly regarded maker J. Bleuler, London, with a single adjustable vernier above a feather banded case and turned cistern cover.

John Bleuler [1756-1829] was apprenticed to the eminent instrument maker, Henry Shuttleworth in 1771, then worked independently from 1791 until 1822, making a wide range of high quality optical and mathematical instruments.

The barometer is in remarkably good condition and in full working order.

Circa 1800

96cm high

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this Antique Stick Barometer to the Georgian era.

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George III Walnut and ebony inlaid stick barometer. The silvered dial signed by highly regarded maker J.
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Bleuler, London, with a single adjustable vernier above a feather banded case and turned cistern cover.
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fig 1. A tall, narrow antique George III stick barometer featuring a walnut case with ebony inlay, a rounded top containing the dial, and a bulbous cistern cover at the base.
fig 1. George III Walnut and Ebony Inlaid Stick Barometer - John Bleuler

John Bleuler [1756-1829] was apprenticed to the eminent instrument maker, Henry Shuttleworth in 1771, then worked independently from 1791 until 1822, making a wide range of high quality optical and mathematical instruments.

The barometer is in remarkably good condition and in full working order.

Circa 1800

96cm high

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this Antique Stick Barometer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164964
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A tall, narrow antique George III stick barometer featuring a walnut case with ebony inlay, a rounded top containing the dial, and a bulbous cistern cover at the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tall, narrow antique George III stick barometer featuring a walnut case with ebony inlay, a rounded top containing the dial, and a bulbous cistern cover at the base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Walnut and Ebony Inlaid Stick Barometer - John Bleuler

Archive II A tall, narrow antique George III stick barometer featuring a walnut case with ebony inlay, a rounded top containing the dial, and a bulbous cistern cover at the base. View II
Archive III A tall, narrow antique George III stick barometer featuring a walnut case with ebony inlay, a rounded top containing the dial, and a bulbous cistern cover at the base. View III
Archive IV A tall, narrow antique George III stick barometer featuring a walnut case with ebony inlay, a rounded top containing the dial, and a bulbous cistern cover at the base. View IV
Archive V A tall, narrow antique George III stick barometer featuring a walnut case with ebony inlay, a rounded top containing the dial, and a bulbous cistern cover at the base. View V
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A tall, narrow antique George III stick barometer featuring a walnut case with ebony inlay, a rounded top containing the dial, and a bulbous cistern cover at the base.
George III Walnut and ebony inlaid stick barometer - John Bleuler
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A tall, narrow antique George III stick barometer featuring a walnut case with ebony inlay, a rounded top containing the dial, and a bulbous cistern cover at the base.
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  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialWalnut, Ebony, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArched top, Ebony stringing, Exposed glass tube, Cistern bulb base

A George III stick barometer is a traditional weather-measuring instrument produced during the reign of King George III, typically characterised by a tall, slender wooden case housing a mercury-filled tube and a calibrated scale.

These instruments were typically constructed from high-quality hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring decorative veneers, boxwood or ebony stringing, brass fittings, and hand-engraved silvered brass dials.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct construction techniques, hand-carved or hand-turned wooden components, maker signatures engraved on the brass register plate, and age-related patina on the wood and metal surfaces.

An antique stick barometer works exceptionally well mounted on a narrow wall space or in a hallway, where its vertical silhouette adds architectural interest and pairs effectively with traditional or transitional decor.

They should be kept away from direct sunlight and dramatic temperature fluctuations to protect the wood finish and paper or silvered dials. Due to the mercury content, specialised transport and handling procedures are necessary if the instrument needs to be moved.
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