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Victorian Oak Banjo Barometer

19th century
Sold 15 February 2026 · Sturmans Antiques
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A superb Victorian polished oak banjo barometer and thermometer with porcelain dial in full working order c.1885. Leaf carved decoration to the solid oak case with flower crest to the top, turned mount to the dial and a smaller crest at the base to complement the top. Aneriod movement sat behind a porcelain dial with ornate script and coloured lettering to the weather predictions, which are sat around the dial edge; bears the retailers name Bateman, Reading. Polished brass bezel with thick bevelled edge glass to the viewing window and centre reading marker sat over the top. The original mercury action thermometer with matching porcelain scale to the barometer dial. Presented in immaculate condition with superb colour and patina to the case; fully serviced and working. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 34.5" long x 10.5" maximum width x 2.5" deep.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1183806
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42256
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Description
A superb Victorian polished oak banjo barometer and thermometer with porcelain dial in full working order c.1885.
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Leaf carved decoration to the solid oak case with flower crest to the top, turned mount to the dial and a smaller crest at the base to complement the top.
Sturmans Antiques

Aneriod movement sat behind a porcelain dial with ornate script and coloured lettering to the weather predictions, which are sat around the dial edge; bears the retailers name Bateman, Reading. Polished brass bezel with thick bevelled edge glass to the viewing window and centre reading marker sat over the top. The original mercury action thermometer with matching porcelain scale to the barometer dial. Presented in immaculate condition with superb colour and patina to the case; fully serviced and working. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 34.5" long x 10.5" maximum width x 2.5" deep.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183806
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42256
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 vertical wooden Victorian banjo barometer featuring carved scrollwork at the top and bottom, a central thermometer, and a round dial with a brass bezel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A vertical wooden Victorian banjo barometer featuring carved scrollwork at the top and bottom, a central thermometer, and a round dial with a brass bezel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Oak Banjo Barometer

Archive II A vertical wooden Victorian banjo barometer featuring carved scrollwork at the top and bottom, a central thermometer, and a round dial with a brass bezel. View II
Archive III A vertical wooden Victorian banjo barometer featuring carved scrollwork at the top and bottom, a central thermometer, and a round dial with a brass bezel. View III
Archive IV A vertical wooden Victorian banjo barometer featuring carved scrollwork at the top and bottom, a central thermometer, and a round dial with a brass bezel. View IV
Archive V A vertical wooden Victorian banjo barometer featuring carved scrollwork at the top and bottom, a central thermometer, and a round dial with a brass bezel. View V
Archive VI A vertical wooden Victorian banjo barometer featuring carved scrollwork at the top and bottom, a central thermometer, and a round dial with a brass bezel. View VI
Archive VII A vertical wooden Victorian banjo barometer featuring carved scrollwork at the top and bottom, a central thermometer, and a round dial with a brass bezel. View VII
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DL8 3QW
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A vertical wooden Victorian banjo barometer featuring carved scrollwork at the top and bottom, a central thermometer, and a round dial with a brass bezel.
Victorian Oak Banjo Barometer
Ref: SA1183806
A vertical wooden Victorian banjo barometer featuring carved scrollwork at the top and bottom, a central thermometer, and a round dial with a brass bezel.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScroll carving, Turned bezel, Leaf motifs
  • SizeH 87.5 cm (34 in) x W 26.5 cm (10 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A banjo barometer is a type of weather-measuring instrument featuring a distinctive curved, elongated wooden frame resembling a banjo, which became highly popular during the 19th century.

These instruments typically utilise solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or rosewood, combined with brass bezels, glass dials, and paper or metal scale inserts.

Authentic pieces usually feature period-appropriate hand-carved woodwork, hand-written or engraved paper dials, patinated brass components, and traditional mercury or aneroid mechanisms consistent with 19th-century manufacturing techniques.

An antique wall barometer can be mounted as a focal point in a hallway, study, or living room, contrasting well against neutral contemporary walls to add historical texture and architectural interest.

Dust the wooden case gently with a dry, soft cloth and avoid exposing the instrument to direct sunlight, high humidity, or extreme temperature fluctuations to preserve the wood and internal mechanism.
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