Irish Barograph in Full Working Order

1900 - 1920

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A good quality “Edwardian” mahogany BAROGRAPH in perfect working order by Sharman & Neill of Belfast. In fine condition throughout the mechanism includes an eight-section bellows; 8-day clockwork movement and separate thermometer, whilst the case has a lower drawer with good quantity of unused charts. Engraved presentation plaque and separate maker’s label. 15ins wide.

** For those who may not know, a barograph shows barometric pressure and records this on a chart fitted to a clockwork revolving drum. Typically the charts record the pressure on a week-by-week basis as a constantly moving line, via a pen which is connected to the part-vacuum bellows. Thus it can be seen how atmospheric pressure constantly changes and a good degree of weather forecasting can be achieved.

Physical Dimensions

Height

22.5cm (8.86")

Width

38cm (14.96")

Depth

22.5cm (8.86")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA788803

Dealers Internal Reference

5098/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

A good quality “Edwardian” mahogany BAROGRAPH in perfect working order by Sharman & Neill of Belfast.

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In fine condition throughout the mechanism includes an eight-section bellows; 8-day clockwork movement and separate thermometer, whilst the case has a lower drawer with good quantity of unused charts.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Engraved presentation plaque and separate maker’s label. 15ins wide.

fig 1. IRISH BAROGRAPH IN FULL WORKING ORDER — fig 1. Irish Barograph in Full Working Order

For those who may not know, a barograph shows barometric pressure and records this on a chart fitted to a clockwork revolving drum. Typically the charts record the pressure on a week-by-week basis as a constantly moving line, via a pen which is connected to the part-vacuum bellows. Thus it can be seen how atmospheric pressure constantly changes and a good degree of weather forecasting can be achieved.

Physical Dimensions

Height

22.5cm (8.86")

Width

38cm (14.96")

Depth

22.5cm (8.86")

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA788803