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Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Banjo Barometer
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Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Banjo Barometer

19th century
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Quality antique Victorian burr walnut carved banjo barometer having a quality burr walnut carved shaped case with a 10 inch silvered engraved dial, original hands, thermometer and a bone setting disc.

A beautiful exceptional example expertly carved and a wonderful colour. In good working order.

Dimensions:

Height 102cm (40.15 in)

Width 33.5cm (13.18 in)

Depth 5cm (1.96 in)

Dated 1860

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Banjo Barometer to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231686
Dealers Internal Reference
1942
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Quality antique Victorian burr walnut carved banjo barometer having a quality burr walnut carved shaped case with a 10 inch silvered engraved dial, original hands, thermometer and a bone setting disc.
fig 1. Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame.
fig 1. Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Banjo Barometer

A beautiful exceptional example expertly carved and a wonderful colour. In good working order.

Dimensions:

Height 102cm (40.15 in)

Width 33.5cm (13.18 in)

Depth 5cm (1.96 in)

Dated 1860

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.
London City Antiques

The barometer is offered as a decorative and collectible piece.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Banjo Barometer to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231686
Dealers Internal Ref
1942
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame.

Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Banjo Barometer

Archive II Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame. View II
Archive III Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame. View III
Archive IV Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame. View IV
Archive V Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame. View V
Archive VI Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame. View VI
Archive VII Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame. View VII
Archive VIII Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame. View VIII
Archive IX Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame. View IX
Archive X Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame. View X
Archive XI Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame. View XI
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Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame.
Quality antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Banjo Barometer
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Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer crafted from carved burr walnut featuring an upper glass thermometer gauge and a lower silvered dial in a brass frame.
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A Victorian banjo barometer is a 19th-century wall-mounted meteorological instrument shaped like a banjo, designed to measure atmospheric pressure and predict weather changes while serving as a decorative interior feature.

These barometers were typically crafted using fine cabinet woods such as mahogany, rosewood, or burr walnut, featuring brass bezels, silvered dials, and glass thermometer tubes.

Authentic pieces feature natural wood grain figure, hand-carved acanthus scrollwork, period engraving on the dial, and structural evidence of period joinery rather than modern fixings.

Position the barometer as a focal point on a narrow wall space, within a curated gallery wall, or above a sideboard in a hallway or study to add historical interest.

Keep the barometer away from direct sunlight, moisture, and central heating radiators to prevent timber warping. Dust gently with a soft cloth and apply natural beeswax periodically to preserve the patina.
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