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Victorian Admiral Fitzroy Barometer
Sturmans Antiques
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Victorian Admiral Fitzroy Barometer

19th century
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A mid Victorian oak cased Admiral Fitzroy barometer with original hand tinted chart, in full working order c.1875. Simple oak case with moulded edge to the front and flat platform top and base. Original printed hand tinted chart to the interior with rich unfaded colours and printed Admiral Fitzroy's predictions for the weather. Mercury action barometer tube set to the centre with storm tube and thermometer either side of the barometer tube. Original glazed view window sat over the top and twin brass vernier markers either side of the case for marking today's and yesterday's weather. Presented in excellent original condition and in full working order. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1231581
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Stock number 43995
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A mid Victorian oak cased Admiral Fitzroy barometer with original hand tinted chart, in full working order c.1875. Simple oak case with moulded edge to the front and flat platform top and base.
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Original printed hand tinted chart to the interior with rich unfaded colours and printed Admiral Fitzroy's predictions for the weather.
Sturmans Antiques

Mercury action barometer tube set to the centre with storm tube and thermometer either side of the barometer tube. Original glazed view window sat over the top and twin brass vernier markers either side of the case for marking today's and yesterday's weather. Presented in excellent original condition and in full working order. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231581
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 43995
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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A glazed timber-cased Victorian Admiral Fitzroy wall barometer featuring printed weather prediction scales, a central glass barometer tube, a thermometer, and a storm glass.
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Archive I A glazed timber-cased Victorian Admiral Fitzroy wall barometer featuring printed weather prediction scales, a central glass barometer tube, a thermometer, and a storm glass.

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A glazed timber-cased Victorian Admiral Fitzroy wall barometer featuring printed weather prediction scales, a central glass barometer tube, a thermometer, and a storm glass.
Victorian Admiral Fitzroy Barometer
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A glazed timber-cased Victorian Admiral Fitzroy wall barometer featuring printed weather prediction scales, a central glass barometer tube, a thermometer, and a storm glass.
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An Admiral Fitzroy barometer is a mid-to-late 19th-century meteorological instrument designed to provide weather forecasts for sea captains and households. Created under the direction of Vice-Admiral Robert FitzRoy, these instruments feature printed instructional charts alongside a main barometer tube, a thermometer, and a chemical storm glass.

These instruments typically consist of an oak, walnut, or mahogany glazed casing holding glass mercury tubes, brass mounting brackets, and paper or ceramic printed dials detailing weather prediction guidelines.

Authentic pieces exhibit paper dial faces with 19th-century typography detailing atmospheric pressure rules, hand-blown glass tubes, brass indicator pointers, and solid timber cabinetry with original joinery techniques.

A vertical wall-mounted barometer serves as functional wall art in study spaces, hallways, or libraries, pairing well with traditional woodwork, framed prints, or modern minimalist backdrops to create visual contrast.

Keep the wood casing dusted with a dry soft cloth and avoid positioning near direct heat sources or damp environments. The glass elements and paper face should be kept away from harsh chemicals and direct sunlight to prevent fading or deterioration.
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