Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
At the top of the barometer is a small round-silvered metal dial housing a hygrometer, protected by convex glass. A hygrometer is an instrument used for measuring the moisture content in the atmosphere. Further below sits a silvered metal backed mercury thermometer, which allows you to read the temperature in Fahrenheit units of measure. Further below is a small elegant convex glass mirror, flanked by a reeded frame. Further below, is a large round convex glass and brass bezel, which houses and protects the ornately inscribed silvered mercury pressure dial. There is a simple guide on the dial, which explains that if the pressure falls, the weather will be wet with more wind. If the pressure rises, the weather will be dry with less wind. The main hand points to the barometric pressure and there is a second hand that you can move with the metal knob below to mark the days reading to see if the pressure rises or falls. At the base of the barometer is a small-silvered dial incorporating a spirit level with the inscribed name of the maker of the barometer, W. N. Telford of Chester. On the back of the barometer, it still retains the original metal hanging wall hook. All in all, this is a practical but very elegant barometer, which is in excellent condition. A two-year warranty is included with the barometer.
Dimensions:
External Height = 97cm or 38” or 3ft 2”
External Width = 25cm or 9”
External Depth = 6.7cm or 2”
Main Dial With (including brass bezel) = 20.3cm or 8”
Condition Report:
This item is in excellent working condition. This is an exceptionally good quality early barometer as the frame is constructed of rosewood. As it boasts the original polish, the case has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning it’s received. The case is free from damage, splits or scratches. The instrument dials have just been serviced. The hygrometer, thermometer and pressure dial are therefore in good working order. The barometer features its original metal wall hanging hook. We also offer a 14-day UK returns policy if you were not happy with it or wanted to return it for any reason.
UK 2-Year Warranty:
A 2-year warranty against mechanical failure is provided commencing from the date of delivery. This warranty does not cover accidental damage (i.e. dropping the barometer). We will arrange to have the barometer collected free of charge and returned to us for repair. Once the barometer has been repaired, we will return it free of charge.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Victorian Rosewood Banjo Wheel Wall Barometer by W. N. Telford, Chester (Circa 1860)
