How do you style an antique barometer in a modern interior?

Mounting a timber barometer on a narrow wall space or integrating it into a gallery wall adds historical character to contemporary hallways, studies, or living areas.

How should an antique wood barometer be maintained?

Position the wooden case away from direct heat sources and dampness to protect the timber veneer, and clean the glass and casing using a soft, dry microfibre cloth.

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Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Banjo Barometer

19th century

For Sale by London City Antiques

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Quality antique Victorian burr walnut carved banjo barometer having a quality burr walnut carved shaped case with a 10inch silvered engraved dial, original hands, thermometer and a bone setting disc.

A beautiful exceptional example; expertly carved and a wonderful colour. In good working order.

In lovely original condition and in good working order.

H 102cm

W 33.5cm

D 5cm

Date 1860

£1485

Condition Note:

As with all antique barometers, due to their age and sensitive nature, we are unable to guarantee that the instrument is in full working order. The barometer is offered as a decorative and collectible piece.

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London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Barometer to the 19th Century.

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SA829781

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084C

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Description

Quality antique Victorian burr walnut carved banjo barometer having a quality burr walnut carved shaped case with a 10inch silvered engraved dial, original hands, thermometer and a bone setting disc.

A beautiful exceptional example; expertly carved and a wonderful colour. In good working order.

fig 1. A Victorian wall-mounted banjo barometer made from carved burr walnut featuring an upper thermometer tube and lower round brass dial. — fig 1. Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Banjo Barometer

In lovely original condition and in good working order.

H 102cm

W 33.5cm

D 5cm

Date 1860

£1485

Condition Note:

“

As with all antique barometers, due to their age and sensitive nature, we are unable to guarantee that the instrument is in full working order.

London City Antiques

The barometer is offered as a decorative and collectible piece.

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Barometer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA829781

Dealers Internal Ref

084C

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A banjo barometer, also known as a wheel barometer, is a wall-mounted meteorological instrument developed in the late 18th and 19th centuries, named for its keyhole shape resembling a banjo.

Victorian barometers were typically constructed using timber veneers such as burr walnut or mahogany, fitted with silvered brass dials, glass thermometer tubes, and hand-carved embellishments.

Authentic Victorian barometers feature hand-engraved weather scales, age-appropriate patination on metal components, inset glass tubes, and detailed hand-carved timber casing.

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