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Barograph
Midwinter Antiques
for sale €930     $1,010
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Barograph

1900 - 1920
Description

A good quality English barograph by J.H. Steward Ltd 406-457 The Strand, London. It has a golden oak case with bevelled glass panels. The mechanical 8 day movement is within the drum which has a seven day chart covering a full rotation of the drum. It has its original ink bottle and further day charts are house in the drawer below.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Recording Barograph to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA775569
Dealers Internal Reference
Oak barograph 6336
Description
A good quality English barograph by J.H. Steward Ltd 406-457 The Strand, London. It has a golden oak case with bevelled glass panels.
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The mechanical 8 day movement is within the drum which has a seven day chart covering a full rotation of the drum.
Midwinter Antiques

It has its original ink bottle and further day charts are house in the drawer below.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Recording Barograph to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA775569
Dealers Internal Ref
Oak barograph 6336
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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An antique brass barograph mechanism with a paper graph drum and ink bottle mounted on a stepped wooden base with a lower drawer.
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Archive I An antique brass barograph mechanism with a paper graph drum and ink bottle mounted on a stepped wooden base with a lower drawer.

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Archive II An antique brass barograph mechanism with a paper graph drum and ink bottle mounted on a stepped wooden base with a lower drawer. View II
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Archive IV An antique brass barograph mechanism with a paper graph drum and ink bottle mounted on a stepped wooden base with a lower drawer. View IV
Archive V An antique brass barograph mechanism with a paper graph drum and ink bottle mounted on a stepped wooden base with a lower drawer. View V
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Archive VIII An antique brass barograph mechanism with a paper graph drum and ink bottle mounted on a stepped wooden base with a lower drawer. View VIII
Archive IX An antique brass barograph mechanism with a paper graph drum and ink bottle mounted on a stepped wooden base with a lower drawer. View IX
Archive X An antique brass barograph mechanism with a paper graph drum and ink bottle mounted on a stepped wooden base with a lower drawer. View X
Archive XI An antique brass barograph mechanism with a paper graph drum and ink bottle mounted on a stepped wooden base with a lower drawer. View XI
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Midwinter Antiques
Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
Location
Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/midwinter
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 136
Items Sold 186
Midwinter Antiques
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Location: Shropshire, United Kingdom, , Near the triple border of counties, Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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An antique brass barograph mechanism with a paper graph drum and ink bottle mounted on a stepped wooden base with a lower drawer.
Barograph
Ref: SA775569
An antique brass barograph mechanism with a paper graph drum and ink bottle mounted on a stepped wooden base with a lower drawer.
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A barograph is an automated meteorological instrument developed in the nineteenth century to record atmospheric pressure continuously. It uses a stack of evacuated metallic aneroid capsules that expand or contract with barometric changes, driving an arm with an ink nib across a paper chart mounted on a clockwork-driven cylinder.

Traditional barographs were engineered using lacquered brass or gunmetal for the internal mechanical components and levers, alongside steel for springs and pivots. Bases and protective cases were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring bevelled glass panels.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut brass gears, engraved maker marks or serial numbers on the brass base plate, and original paper charts with period typography. Look for age-appropriate oxidisation on untreated metal components and natural wear on the timber base and clockwork mechanism.

An antique barograph serves as a focal tabletop object when placed on a study desk, sideboard, or shelving unit within a traditional or eclectic interior scheme. Pair it with leather-bound books, brass instruments, or framed botanical prints to complement its scientific aesthetic.

Keep the instrument in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources to preserve the timber base. Dust the brass mechanism using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip historical patina or damage delicate linkage arms.
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