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Edwardian Brass Cased Silvered Dial Bulk Head Barometer
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Edwardian Brass Cased Silvered Dial Bulk Head Barometer

1900 - 1920
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An Edwardian brass cased ships bulk head marine barometer with engraved silvered dial, fully serviced and working c.1910. Deep polished brass case with securing flange to the rear, mounted on the original turned mahogany plinth with hanging mount to the top. Engraved silvered dial with weather predictions sat over the aneroid movement. Cast brass bezel with inset glass and reading marker to the centre. Presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine, fully serviced and working. Barometer dial measures 6" diameter. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Brass Bulkhead Aneroid Barometer to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245489
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44483
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Description
An Edwardian brass cased ships bulk head marine barometer with engraved silvered dial, fully serviced and working c.1910.
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Deep polished brass case with securing flange to the rear, mounted on the original turned mahogany plinth with hanging mount to the top.
Sturmans Antiques

Engraved silvered dial with weather predictions sat over the aneroid movement. Cast brass bezel with inset glass and reading marker to the centre. Presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine, fully serviced and working. Barometer dial measures 6" diameter. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Brass Bulkhead Aneroid Barometer to the Edwardian era.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245489
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44483
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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An Edwardian circular aneroid barometer featuring a polished brass drum casing with an engraved silvered dial, mounted on a round mahogany backplate.
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Archive I An Edwardian circular aneroid barometer featuring a polished brass drum casing with an engraved silvered dial, mounted on a round mahogany backplate.

Edwardian Brass Cased Silvered Dial Bulk Head Barometer

Archive II An Edwardian circular aneroid barometer featuring a polished brass drum casing with an engraved silvered dial, mounted on a round mahogany backplate. View II
Archive III An Edwardian circular aneroid barometer featuring a polished brass drum casing with an engraved silvered dial, mounted on a round mahogany backplate. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian circular aneroid barometer featuring a polished brass drum casing with an engraved silvered dial, mounted on a round mahogany backplate. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian circular aneroid barometer featuring a polished brass drum casing with an engraved silvered dial, mounted on a round mahogany backplate. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian circular aneroid barometer featuring a polished brass drum casing with an engraved silvered dial, mounted on a round mahogany backplate. View VI
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An Edwardian circular aneroid barometer featuring a polished brass drum casing with an engraved silvered dial, mounted on a round mahogany backplate.
Edwardian Brass Cased Silvered Dial Bulk Head Barometer
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An Edwardian circular aneroid barometer featuring a polished brass drum casing with an engraved silvered dial, mounted on a round mahogany backplate.
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  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass, Mahogany, Glass, Silvered Metal
  • ColourGold, Silver, Dark Brown
  • MotifsBrass drum casing, Silvered engraved dial, Stepped mahogany backplate, Central pointer hands
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This Edwardian aneroid barometer combines marine functionality with domestic elegance. The piece features a polished gold-coloured brass drum casing and a cast brass bezel holding inset glass, paired with a silvered engraved dial displaying weather predictions and central pointer hands. The instrument mounts onto a round, stepped dark brown mahogany backplate with a deep polish and a visible securing flange at the rear. The assembly measures 28 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep. Position this barometer in a gentleman's library, hallway, study, or upon any narrow wall space where traditional nautical instruments suit the interior. The working aneroid movement provides accurate meteorological readings while serving as a decorative wall hanging in a period or transitional home setting.

FAQs

An aneroid bulkhead barometer is a compact, liquid-free atmospheric pressure measuring instrument originally developed for nautical vessels. Encased in a heavy cylindrical metal drum, it uses a sealed metallic cell that flexes under air pressure changes to drive an indicator hand across a calibrated dial.

Edwardian examples were predominantly constructed using heavy spun or cast brass for the drum casing to withstand marine environments. The internal dials were typically made from silvered brass with engraved lettering, and the units were frequently mounted onto turned mahogany or oak backplates.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy solid brass construction, bevelled glass crystals, and hand-engraved or stamped silvered metal dials rather than printed paper faces. They often feature makers marks, British Made stamps, and key-turn bezel adjustments for the setting hand.

A brass wall barometer functions well as part of a curated gallery wall alongside framed nautical charts or botanical prints. It can also be hung independently in a study, hallway, or home office above a dark wood desk or console table to add historic texture.

The exterior brass casing should be dusted regularly with a soft dry microfiber cloth to prevent tarnish accumulation. Avoid applying liquid polishes directly near the glass bezel or dial openings, as moisture can penetrate the movement and cause corrosion to internal mechanisms.
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