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Impressive Quality Antique Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Stick Barometer
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Impressive Quality Antique Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Stick Barometer

19th century
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A highly decorative antique stick barometer of elegant proportions, finely crafted in richly figured mahogany and extensively inlaid throughout with delicate mother-of-pearl foliate and scrolling decoration. The case is beautifully shaped, with an arched crest, flowing outlines, and balanced symmetry typical of quality English work.

The silvered circular register is enclosed behind a convex glazed bezel and retains its original engraved dial with clearly defined weather indications including Stormy, Rain, Change, Fair, and Very Dry. The barometer is fitted with finely pierced blued steel hands and a central decorative boss, adding to its refined appearance.

Above, the mercury thermometer is housed within a glazed aperture and remains clear and legible, with traditional temperature markings. The quality of the mother-of-pearl inlay is particularly notable, with crisp detailing and excellent contrast against the warm mahogany ground.

The barometer presents very well overall, retaining a pleasing original patina and strong colour and would make a striking decorative addition to a traditional or period interior.

Dimensions:

Height: 90 cm (35.4 in)

Width: 30 cm (11.8 in)

Depth: 7 cm (2.8 in)

Date: 19th Century

Origin: English

Condition Note:

As with all antique barometers, due to their age and sensitive nature, we are unable to guarantee that the instrument is in full working order. The barometer is offered as a decorative and collectible piece.

Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mother of Pearl Barometer to the 1850s.

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SA1188487
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A highly decorative antique stick barometer of elegant proportions, finely crafted in richly figured mahogany and extensively inlaid throughout with delicate mother-of-pearl foliate and scrolling decoration.
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The case is beautifully shaped, with an arched crest, flowing outlines, and balanced symmetry typical of quality English work.
London City Antiques
fig 1. An antique rosewood banjo barometer featuring mother-of-pearl floral inlays, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round brass register dial behind glass.
fig 1. Impressive Quality Antique Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Stick Barometer

The silvered circular register is enclosed behind a convex glazed bezel and retains its original engraved dial with clearly defined weather indications including Stormy, Rain, Change, Fair, and Very Dry. The barometer is fitted with finely pierced blued steel hands and a central decorative boss, adding to its refined appearance.

fig 2. An antique rosewood banjo barometer featuring mother-of-pearl floral inlays, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round brass register dial behind glass.
fig 2. Impressive Quality Antique Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Stick Barometer

Above, the mercury thermometer is housed within a glazed aperture and remains clear and legible, with traditional temperature markings. The quality of the mother-of-pearl inlay is particularly notable, with crisp detailing and excellent contrast against the warm mahogany ground.

fig 3. An antique rosewood banjo barometer featuring mother-of-pearl floral inlays, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round brass register dial behind glass.
fig 3. Impressive Quality Antique Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Stick Barometer

The barometer presents very well overall, retaining a pleasing original patina and strong colour and would make a striking decorative addition to a traditional or period interior.

Dimensions:

Height: 90 cm (35.4 in)

fig 4. An antique rosewood banjo barometer featuring mother-of-pearl floral inlays, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round brass register dial behind glass.
fig 4. Impressive Quality Antique Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Stick Barometer

Width: 30 cm (11.8 in)

Depth: 7 cm (2.8 in)

Date: 19th Century

Origin: English

Condition Note:

As with all antique barometers, due to their age and sensitive nature, we are unable to guarantee that the instrument is in full working order. The barometer is offered as a decorative and collectible piece.

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mother of Pearl Barometer to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188487
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An antique rosewood banjo barometer featuring mother-of-pearl floral inlays, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round brass register dial behind glass.

Impressive Quality Antique Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Stick Barometer

Archive II An antique rosewood banjo barometer featuring mother-of-pearl floral inlays, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round brass register dial behind glass. View II
Archive III An antique rosewood banjo barometer featuring mother-of-pearl floral inlays, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round brass register dial behind glass. View III
Archive IV An antique rosewood banjo barometer featuring mother-of-pearl floral inlays, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round brass register dial behind glass. View IV
Archive V An antique rosewood banjo barometer featuring mother-of-pearl floral inlays, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round brass register dial behind glass. View V
Archive VI An antique rosewood banjo barometer featuring mother-of-pearl floral inlays, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round brass register dial behind glass. View VI
Archive VII An antique rosewood banjo barometer featuring mother-of-pearl floral inlays, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round brass register dial behind glass. View VII
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Archive X An antique rosewood banjo barometer featuring mother-of-pearl floral inlays, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round brass register dial behind glass. View X
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An antique rosewood banjo barometer featuring mother-of-pearl floral inlays, an integrated thermometer tube, and a round brass register dial behind glass.
Impressive Quality Antique Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Stick Barometer
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A banjo barometer is a wall-mounted instrument featuring a distinctive keyhole-shaped wooden housing reminiscent of a banjo. Originating in the late 18th century and popular throughout the 19th century, it typically combines a mercury column tube or dial mechanism with a thermometer to measure atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature.

Victorian barometers were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or oak. Decorative accents frequently featured delicate mother-of-pearl or brass stringing, while the scales were rendered on silvered brass plates or ceramic tiles housed behind glass covers.

Authentic 19th-century wheel barometers display signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-cut marquetry or inlay, silvered brass registers with engraved copperplate typography, and original blown glass covers. The reverse of the timber casing often reveals hand-planed surfaces and traditional brass fixing screws.

An antique wall barometer serves as a focused vertical architectural element when hung in narrow wall spaces, hallways, or between windows. Pairing the dark timber and mother-of-pearl detail against neutral wall colours creates a structured textural contrast in contemporary settings.

Keep the instrument mounted securely in a vertical position away from direct heat sources, draughts, or humidity fluctuations. Dust the timber case gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners on silvered dials, and ensure the mercury mechanism remains undisturbed during handling.
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