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Compact Victorian Golden Oak Banjo Barometer
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Compact Victorian Golden Oak Banjo Barometer

19th century
Description

A superb quality Victorian polished golden oak banjo barometer and thermometer with compact proportions, porcelain dial and in full working order c.1885. Leaf carved decoration to the solid oak case with crest to the top, a turned mount to the dial and a smaller crest at the base to complement the top. Aneroid movement sat behind a porcelain dial, which has black and red script to the weather predictions. Polished brass bezel with thick bevelled edge glass to the viewing window and centre reading marker sat over the top. The original mercury action thermometer with matching porcelain scale to the barometer dial. Presented in immaculate condition with superb colour and patina to the case; fully serviced and working. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Banjo Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239554
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44262
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Description
A superb quality Victorian polished golden oak banjo barometer and thermometer with compact proportions, porcelain dial and in full working order c.1885.
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Leaf carved decoration to the solid oak case with crest to the top, a turned mount to the dial and a smaller crest at the base to complement the top.
Sturmans Antiques

Aneroid movement sat behind a porcelain dial, which has black and red script to the weather predictions. Polished brass bezel with thick bevelled edge glass to the viewing window and centre reading marker sat over the top. The original mercury action thermometer with matching porcelain scale to the barometer dial. Presented in immaculate condition with superb colour and patina to the case; fully serviced and working. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Banjo Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239554
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44262
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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Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A carved Victorian golden oak banjo barometer with an integrated thermometer above a circular brass aneroid dial.
Compact Victorian Golden Oak Banjo Barometer
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A carved Victorian golden oak banjo barometer with an integrated thermometer above a circular brass aneroid dial.
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  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGolden Oak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf carvings, Gothic arch pediment, Fan shell motif, Circular brass bezel
  • SizeH 81.5 cm (32 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

This Victorian banjo barometer combines a thermometer and aneroid barometer within a solid golden oak case measuring 81.5 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 6.5 cm deep. The carved wooden frame displays a Gothic arch pediment, a fan shell motif, detailed acanthus leaf carvings, and a turned mount surrounding the circular brass bezel. The white porcelain dials feature black and red script for weather predictions alongside a thermometer scale, protected behind thick bevelled edge glass. Practical for everyday use in a home today, this wall-mounted instrument fits well on a narrow wall space in a hallway, study, or living room to monitor atmospheric pressure and temperature. The polished golden brown timber shows a warm patina throughout the decorative mountings and balanced proportions.

FAQs

A Victorian banjo barometer is a wall-mounted instrument shaped like a banjo that traditionally contains an atmospheric pressure gauge and a mercury or spirit thermometer. Popularised during the nineteenth century, these pieces served as functional household weather forecasting instruments and decorative woodwork.

These instruments were typically constructed with solid or veneered timber cases, such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. Internal mechanisms featured brass bezels, glass capillary tubes, enamelled or paper dials, and vacuum-sealed metal aneroid capsules.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved decorative motifs such as acanthus leaves or shell pediments, age-appropriate patination on the timber and brass, bevelled glass covers, and period typographical fonts on the pressure dial and thermometer scale.

Mount the piece as a focal point on a narrow wall, within a hallway gallery wall, or above a sideboard. Pairing warm carved oak with dark paint backdrops or contemporary muted neutrals creates an effective visual contrast.

Dust the wooden casing regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid positioning the instrument near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight. Ensure the brass remains clean without using harsh chemical polishes that could damage surrounding wood finishes.
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