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Early Nineteenth Century Mahogany Wheel Barometer by F Salteri & Co., Nottingham
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Early Nineteenth Century Mahogany Wheel Barometer by F Salteri & Co., Nottingham

19th century
Description

Early nineteenth century mahogany wheel barometer by F. Salteri & Co., Nottingham; the case decorated in the Sheraton style with inlaid paterae and stylised sea-shells.

Salteri & Co. are known to have been working in Nottingham from 1810 to 1835.

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Open 9.00am – 5.00pm, Tuesday to Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm on Saturday. A prior phone call or email before visiting is always a good idea and we are happy to be contacted outside of business hours.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
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John Beazor Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Wheel Barometer to the Regency era.

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SA563147
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MBX
Description
Early nineteenth century mahogany wheel barometer by F. Salteri & Co., Nottingham; the case decorated in the Sheraton style with inlaid paterae and stylised sea-shells.

Salteri & Co. are known to have been working in Nottingham from 1810 to 1835.

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century mahogany wheel barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a broken arch pediment with brass finial, an integrated thermometer, and a silvered circular dial signed by F. Salteri and Company of Nottingham.
fig 1. Early Nineteenth Century Mahogany Wheel Barometer by F Salteri & Co., Nottingham

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA.

We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.
John Beazor Antiques

Open 9.00am – 5.00pm, Tuesday to Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm on Saturday. A prior phone call or email before visiting is always a good idea and we are happy to be contacted outside of business hours.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Wheel Barometer to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA563147
Dealers Internal Ref
MBX
John Beazor Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2017

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

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Trade Associations

John Beazor Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I An early nineteenth-century mahogany wheel barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a broken arch pediment with brass finial, an integrated thermometer, and a silvered circular dial signed by F. Salteri and Company of Nottingham.

Early Nineteenth Century Mahogany Wheel Barometer by F Salteri & Co., Nottingham

Archive II An early nineteenth-century mahogany wheel barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a broken arch pediment with brass finial, an integrated thermometer, and a silvered circular dial signed by F. Salteri and Company of Nottingham. View II
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Archive IV An early nineteenth-century mahogany wheel barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a broken arch pediment with brass finial, an integrated thermometer, and a silvered circular dial signed by F. Salteri and Company of Nottingham. View IV
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany wheel barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a broken arch pediment with brass finial, an integrated thermometer, and a silvered circular dial signed by F. Salteri and Company of Nottingham.
Early nineteenth century mahogany wheel barometer by F Salteri & Co., Nottingham
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany wheel barometer featuring shell marquetry inlays, a broken arch pediment with brass finial, an integrated thermometer, and a silvered circular dial signed by F. Salteri and Company of Nottingham.
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A wheel barometer, commonly termed a banjo barometer due to its distinctive shape, is an instrument designed to measure atmospheric pressure. Introduced in the eighteenth century and widely produced throughout the nineteenth century, it utilizes a internal mercury tube with a float mechanism connected to a pulley that drives a dial pointer.

Regency era wheel barometers were predominantly crafted with mahogany, rosewood, or harewood casings, often featuring shell or oval floral marquetry inlays, boxwood stringing, brass finials, and silvered brass dials behind protective glass covers.

Authentic pieces from this period typically display hand-engraved silvered dials, historic maker signaturesfrequently Italian artisans established in English townshand-cut veneer backings, and period-correct construction features such as broken arch pediments and inset mercury thermometers.

Position a wheel barometer vertically on a narrow wall space, within a hallway gallery wall, or above a side table in a library or study. The dark mahogany timber pairs well against neutral, muted, or deep jewel-toned wall paint.

Keep the instrument strictly upright to prevent air from entering the mercury tube. Place it away from direct sunlight, radiators, and draughts to protect the mahogany wood veneer from drying out or warping, and clean brass elements gently with a dry microfiber cloth.
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