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19th Century American Carved Walnut Barometer
Martlesham Antiques
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19th Century American Carved Walnut Barometer

19th century
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A lovely quality 19th Century American carved walnut barometer, marked at the top with “SS city of Chicago, Inman steam ship Company” Not only working as a barometer but also including a thermometer, clock and compartments showing the day, date and month, decorated with beautifully stylized floral carving. Circa 1890.

17” x 42”

43cms x 107cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Carved Walnut Wall Barometer to the 19th Century.

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SA529650
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A lovely quality 19th Century American carved walnut barometer, marked at the top with “SS city of Chicago, Inman steam ship Company” Not only working as a barometer but also including a thermometer, clock and compartments showing the day, date and month, decorated with beautifully stylized floral carving. Circa 1890.

17” x 42”

43cms x 107cms

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Carved Walnut Wall Barometer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA529650
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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A 19th-century carved walnut wall barometer featuring an integrated clock face, thermometer gauge, aneroid dial, and calendar display.
19th Century American carved walnut barometer
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A 19th-century carved walnut wall barometer featuring an integrated clock face, thermometer gauge, aneroid dial, and calendar display.
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A 19th-century carved walnut wall barometer is a functional wall instrument designed to measure atmospheric pressure, temperature, and time. During the Victorian era, these instruments served as both essential weather forecasting tools and decorative focal points within home interiors.

These barometers were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring carved decorative motifs. Functional components utilised glass tubes, brass dial rings, printed paper or enamel gauge faces, and internal aneroid or mercury mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of 19th-century craftsmanship, including hand-carved foliate details, original brass fittings, and age-appropriate patina on the timber finish. Look for functional mechanical components such as aneroid movement capsules, glass thermometer tubes, and period dials with Roman numerals.

An antique barometer can be positioned in a narrow hallway, mounted as part of a gallery wall, or hung above a console table alongside framed artwork. Pairing dark carved timber with neutral wall paint allows the wood grain and dial details to remain visible.

Keep the timber casing away from direct heat sources, radiators, and high humidity to prevent wood warping. Dust the carved surfaces using a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding water or harsh chemical polish on the glass dials and brass fittings.
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