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Victorian Oak Southampton Ships Barometer
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    Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver
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Victorian Oak Southampton Ships Barometer

19th century
Sold 5 December 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A Victorian oak rope twist ships barometer by Springate Ltd of Southampton in superb original condition, fully serviced and working c.1885. The turned solid oak case with carved rope twist design border. Aneroid movement sat behind a porcelain dial with ornate coloured script to the weather predictions plus markers name to the lower half. Bevelled edge glass viewing window with central reading marker, mounted in a brass bezel. Presented in excellent condition, fully serviced and in full working order. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 9.25" diameter x 2.5" deep.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23.5cm (9.25")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1169352
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42008
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Description
A Victorian oak rope twist ships barometer by Springate Ltd of Southampton in superb original condition, fully serviced and working c.1885. The turned solid oak case with carved rope twist design border.
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Aneroid movement sat behind a porcelain dial with ornate coloured script to the weather predictions plus markers name to the lower half.
Sturmans Antiques

Bevelled edge glass viewing window with central reading marker, mounted in a brass bezel. Presented in excellent condition, fully serviced and in full working order. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 9.25" diameter x 2.5" deep.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
23.5cm (9.25")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1169352
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42008
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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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A circular Victorian oak barometer features a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather predictions. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A circular Victorian oak barometer features a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather predictions. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Oak Southampton Ships Barometer

Archive II A circular Victorian oak barometer features a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather predictions. View II
Archive III A circular Victorian oak barometer features a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather predictions. View III
Archive IV A circular Victorian oak barometer features a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather predictions. View IV
Archive V A circular Victorian oak barometer features a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather predictions. View V
Archive VI A circular Victorian oak barometer features a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather predictions. View VI
Archive VII A circular Victorian oak barometer features a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather predictions. View VII
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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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 192
Items Sold 10,910
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A circular Victorian oak barometer features a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather predictions.
Victorian Oak Southampton Ships Barometer
Ref: SA1169352
A circular Victorian oak barometer features a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather predictions.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBarometer
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRope-twist carving, Brass bezel, Circular dial, Inscribed typography
  • SizeH 23.5 cm (9 in) x W 23.5 cm (9 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Maintain the item by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, gently dusting the wooden frame with a dry cloth, and avoiding chemical polishes on the brass and dial face.

This piece works well as a focal point on a panelled or dark-painted wall in a study, hallway, or living room, blending effectively with both traditional maritime themes and curated eclectic interiors.

Authentication involves examining the construction methods, such as hand-cut screws, age-related patination on the brass and wood, traditional hand-engraved or printed dial typography, and maker signatures corresponding to known historical opticians or instrument makers.

Authentic period barometers typically feature turned solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, paired with brass bezels, silvered or enameled dials, and glass protective covers.

During the Victorian era, barometers transitioned from luxury scientific instruments into common household items, driven by advancements in aneroid technology that eliminated messy mercury tubes and allowed for more robust, decorative wall-mounted designs.
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