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Charles Aiano, London Rare Angle Barometer
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Charles Aiano, London Rare Angle Barometer

18th century
Description

A rare angle or 'sign post' double stick barometer. A mahogany case with chequered banded inlays and parquetry. Twin vernier scale adjusters to the end of the scale and shown by small brass loops on the dial. Twin mercury tubes to the very finely engraved silvered scales. Circa 1810.

Charles Aiano of London and Canterbury is a noted maker who made some fine instruments. He is recorded in Banfield' 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from around 1790.

Height 33 1/2 " / 85 cms Width (length of scale and case side) 26" / 67 cms Depth 2 / 5 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique barometer that is serviced and in full working order. U.K. personal delivery only - please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Angle Barometer to the Georgian era.

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SA730517
Description
A rare angle or 'sign post' double stick barometer. A mahogany case with chequered banded inlays and parquetry. Twin vernier scale adjusters to the end of the scale and shown by small brass loops on the dial. Twin mercury tubes to the very finely engraved silvered scales. Circa 1810.
fig 1. An antique Georgian L-shaped mahogany angle barometer featuring star inlay and silvered brass plates with engraved weather indications.
fig 1. Charles Aiano, London Rare Angle Barometer

Charles Aiano of London and Canterbury is a noted maker who made some fine instruments. He is recorded in Banfield' 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from around 1790.

Height 33 1/2 " / 85 cms Width (length of scale and case side) 26" / 67 cms Depth 2 / 5 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique barometer that is serviced and in full working order.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

U.K. personal delivery only - please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Angle Barometer to the Georgian era.

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SA730517
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Charles Aiano, London Rare Angle Barometer

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An antique Georgian L-shaped mahogany angle barometer featuring star inlay and silvered brass plates with engraved weather indications.
Charles Aiano, London Rare Angle Barometer
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An antique Georgian L-shaped mahogany angle barometer featuring star inlay and silvered brass plates with engraved weather indications.
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An angle barometer, also known as a diagonal or signpost barometer, is an 18th-century scientific instrument designed with a bent mercury tube to expand the scale reading for atmospheric pressure.

Georgian angle barometers typically feature a mahogany case, a glass mercury tube, brass fittings, and silvered brass plates engraved with weather markings.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-engraved silvered scales, historical maker signatures, hand-cut inlay such as boxwood stringing or starbursts, and period-appropriate tube mountings.

Position the barometer on a narrow wall space, within a hallway, or above a console table in a study to serve as a focal point alongside period art or architectural details.

Keep the barometer securely mounted upright in a dry, climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight, dusting the wooden case gently with a soft dry cloth.
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