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Storm Barometer Circa 1900
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Storm Barometer Circa 1900

19th century
Sold 22 July 2026 · Frank Craig Antiques
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Admiral Fitzroy storm Barometer. made by the renowned firm Negretti and Zambia.

A unique piece, which not only is a very interesting instrument and a piece of furniture in its own right, but a very decorative item suitable for a variety of rooms in a fine Home. For other decorative items, please go to the. VIEW STOCK. Button at the bottom of this page. Or for a more extensive inventory visit our website..

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Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Admiral Fitzroy Barometer to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
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SA1211536
Dealers Internal Reference
1760
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Admiral Fitzroy storm Barometer. made by the renowned firm Negretti and Zambia.
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A unique piece, which not only is a very interesting instrument and a piece of furniture in its own right, but a very decorative item suitable for a variety of rooms in a fine Home.
Frank Craig Antiques

For other decorative items, please go to the. VIEW STOCK. Button at the bottom of this page. Or for a more extensive inventory visit our website..

www.frankcraigantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Admiral Fitzroy Barometer to the Victorian era.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211536
Dealers Internal Ref
1760
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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An upright antique wooden Admiral Fitzroy storm barometer features a long oak housing with printed paper weather scales and a central thermometer. SOLD22 JUL 26
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Archive I An upright antique wooden Admiral Fitzroy storm barometer features a long oak housing with printed paper weather scales and a central thermometer. SOLD22 JUL 26

Storm Barometer Circa 1900

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An upright antique wooden Admiral Fitzroy storm barometer features a long oak housing with printed paper weather scales and a central thermometer.
Storm Barometer circa 1900
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An upright antique wooden Admiral Fitzroy storm barometer features a long oak housing with printed paper weather scales and a central thermometer.
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  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Paper, Mercury
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPrinted weather scale, Enclosed thermometer, Arched top casing, Wooden backboard
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

Admiral Fitzroy storm barometers were developed in the 19th century by Admiral Robert FitzRoy, who established the predecessor to the Met Office. These instruments use atmospheric pressure changes alongside embedded instructions to predict local weather shifts for seafarers and households.

These barometers are typically constructed with solid wood frames such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, housing glass barometer tubes, mercury reservoirs, and printed paper or ivory scales protected by a glass face.

Authentic pieces generally feature period-appropriate typography on the scale paper, hand-blown glass tubing containing mercury, traditional maker signatures such as Negretti and Zambra, and natural patina on the wooden casing consistent with late 19th or early 20th-century craftsmanship.

An antique barometer makes a striking vertical focal point when mounted on a narrow wall space, hallway, or study, contrasting effectively against neutral contemporary paint colours or traditional wood-panelled walls.

Barometers should be mounted securely away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and excessive vibrations. If relocation is necessary, they must be tilted or handled carefully according to standard mercurial instrument safety guidelines to prevent column separation.
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