N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Victorian Oak Banjo Barometer to the Victorian era.
As you can see from the close up photographs there is fantastic depth and exceptional detailing to the shaped of the case. The dial is signed 'CHADBURNS LTD 47 CASTLE STREET . LIVERPOOL'.
The top has a superb carving. This leads down to the thermometer box which has a a scale which is marked with Fahrenheit and Centigrade. On top of this is a thermometer, which is in perfect condition. This is then covered with glass.
Going down to the aneroid barometer, the lovely china dial which is marked with the weather conditions. There is also a blued steel finger and brass finger to mark the change in weather. The dial is signed 'CHADBURNS LTD 47 CASTLE STREET . LIVERPOOL'. The dial is then covered with bevelled glass. Surrounding the bezel is lovely dog tooth carvings.
In 'BAROMETER MAKERERS AND RETAILERS 1660 - 1900 by Edwin Banfield' is listed ' CHADBURNS LTD e1875-1900. Opt. math. & phil. 47 Castle St., Liverpool'
The carvings on this barometer case are lovely, from the photographs you can see the attention to detail all the way down the barometer.
The approximate dimensions are: 33 3/4 inches (86 cm) high x 10 1/4 inches (26) wide.
As you can see from these dimensions the barometer is of lovely grand proportions.
With regards to the age of the barometer is circa 1900.
CONDITION: The barometer is in perfect order and the oak case in in super condition, as with all our barometers it has been serviced and is in perfect working order. This really is a stunning quality barometer which is in fantastic condition. . This really is a super opportunity to purchase a stunning quality oak barometer, it would grace any wall or equally would make a wonderful gift.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Victorian Oak Banjo Barometer to the Victorian era.
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Grand Antique Carved Oak Aneroid Banjo Barometer Chadburns Castle St. Liverpool
