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Antique George III Quality Mahogany Shell Inlaid Banjo Barometer
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Antique George III Quality Mahogany Shell Inlaid Banjo Barometer

19th century
Description

Antique George III quality mahogany shell inlaid banjo barometer having a quality mahogany banjo shaped case with satinwood shell inlay, brass bezel, silvered engraved dial, original hand and thermometer.

Dimensions:

Height 102 cm (40.16 in)

Width 25 cm (9.84 in)

Depth 4 cm (157 in)

Dated 1800

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
25cm (9.84")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Banjo Barometer to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234626
Dealers Internal Reference
2728
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Antique George III quality mahogany shell inlaid banjo barometer having a quality mahogany banjo shaped case with satinwood shell inlay, brass bezel, silvered engraved dial, original hand and thermometer.
fig 1. An antique George III mahogany banjo wall barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a silvered circular dial, an integrated mercury thermometer, and a broken-arch pediment with a brass finial.
fig 1. Antique George III Quality Mahogany Shell Inlaid Banjo Barometer

Dimensions:

Height 102 cm (40.16 in)

Width 25 cm (9.84 in)

Depth 4 cm (157 in)

Dated 1800

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
25cm (9.84")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Banjo Barometer to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234626
Dealers Internal Ref
2728
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 An antique George III mahogany banjo wall barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a silvered circular dial, an integrated mercury thermometer, and a broken-arch pediment with a brass finial.

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Shell Inlaid Banjo Barometer

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Archive II An antique George III mahogany banjo wall barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a silvered circular dial, an integrated mercury thermometer, and a broken-arch pediment with a brass finial. View II
Archive III An antique George III mahogany banjo wall barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a silvered circular dial, an integrated mercury thermometer, and a broken-arch pediment with a brass finial. View III
Archive IV An antique George III mahogany banjo wall barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a silvered circular dial, an integrated mercury thermometer, and a broken-arch pediment with a brass finial. View IV
Archive V An antique George III mahogany banjo wall barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a silvered circular dial, an integrated mercury thermometer, and a broken-arch pediment with a brass finial. View V
Archive VI An antique George III mahogany banjo wall barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a silvered circular dial, an integrated mercury thermometer, and a broken-arch pediment with a brass finial. View VI
Archive VII An antique George III mahogany banjo wall barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a silvered circular dial, an integrated mercury thermometer, and a broken-arch pediment with a brass finial. View VII
Archive VIII An antique George III mahogany banjo wall barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a silvered circular dial, an integrated mercury thermometer, and a broken-arch pediment with a brass finial. View VIII
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An antique George III mahogany banjo wall barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a silvered circular dial, an integrated mercury thermometer, and a broken-arch pediment with a brass finial.
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Shell Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Ref: SA1234626
An antique George III mahogany banjo wall barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a silvered circular dial, an integrated mercury thermometer, and a broken-arch pediment with a brass finial.
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  • ObjectWall Barometer
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass, Satinwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShell marquetry, Broken arch pediment, Silvered dial, Brass finial
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This George III banjo barometer takes the form of a wall-mounted weather instrument crafted from dark brown mahogany with satinwood shell inlay. The symmetrical case incorporates a broken-arch pediment topped by a central brass finial, an elongated stem holding a vertical mercury thermometer behind glass, and a circular silvered engraved dial enclosed within a brass bezel. Floral star marquetry details adorn the upper and lower roundels, while contrasting lighter wood inlays accent the curved central body. Measuring 102 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, the barometer suits narrow wall spaces in a traditional hallway, study, or gentleman's library. It hangs securely as a decorative collectible piece to add period character to domestic interiors.

FAQs

A banjo barometer, also known as a wheel barometer, is a wall-mounted instrument developed in the late 18th century featuring a figure-of-eight wooden case shaped like a banjo. Popularised during the reign of King George III, it typically combines a circular dial barometer with an upper mercury tube thermometer for atmospheric observations.

Authentic Georgian examples were constructed primarily from solid and veneered mahogany, frequently decorated with satinwood or boxwood shell marquetry inlays. They incorporate silvered brass register plates, hand-blown glass tubes, and polished brass bezels or finials.

Authentic period pieces display late 18th-century details such as hand-engraved silvered dials, shell or rosette marquetry inlays, and a broken-arch pediment topped with a brass urn finial. Original blown glass tubes, hand-turned brass fittings, and natural oxidation on the mahogany timber further indicate period origin.

Mount the barometer on a neutral feature wall, in a hallway, or alongside oil paintings as part of a gallery wall. Its warm wood tones and bright brass accents provide historic contrast against modern minimalist backgrounds.

Position the barometer away from direct heat sources, radiators, and intense sunlight to prevent timber warping or veneer lifting. Dust the wooden case regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and polish sparingly with natural beeswax, keeping chemical polishes away from the glass and silvered dial.
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