Victorian Walnut Clock Barometer 19th Century

Name: Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Banjo Clock Barometer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1167385
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBarometers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsRope twist moulding, Leaf carvings, Anchor motif, Urn finials
SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian banjo barometer dates from 1880 and combines a clock, thermometer and barometer within an ornate carved walnut case of warm brown timber. The tall vertical wooden body displays detailed craftsmanship including carved rope twist moulding surrounding the circular porcelain dials, deep leaf carvings along the central stem, and an anchor motif at the base, complemented by urn finials at the upper crest. The white porcelain upper clock face features black Roman numerals and delicate hands, while the lower barometer dial includes calibrated weather text. Practical dimensions are 64 cm high, 25 cm wide and 5.5 cm deep. Suitable for period and traditional interiors, this hanging instrument fits neatly onto narrow wall spaces in a study, hallway or library. The warm brown walnut grain and classic Victorian styling make it a decorative time and weather indicator for display on plain or panelled walls. Visitors to the home will appreciate the functional combination of mechanical dials and carved wooden decoration displayed together in a single wall-mounted piece.

FAQs

A banjo barometer, often incorporating a timekeeping clock, is a wall-mounted instrument encased in a shaped timber housing that gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth century for measuring atmospheric pressure and temperature.

Victorian barometers were predominantly crafted from polished hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, paired with brass bezels, silvered dial plates, glass tubes, and aneroid or mercury mechanisms.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs, hand-engraved gauge markings with Roman numerals, period-appropriate brass fittings, and natural patination on the timber surface.

Positioning a carved timber barometer as a focal point on a neutral wall, within a gallery display, or along a hallway creates a distinct historical architectural accent.

Preserve the timber casing by dusting regularly with a dry lint-free cloth, avoiding placement in direct sunlight or near radiator heat sources, and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically.

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Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Banjo Clock Barometer

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