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Mahogany Cased Barograph
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

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Mahogany Cased Barograph

1900 - 1920
Description

A Barograph.

The barograph with a mahogany and glazed cover, lifting off to a gilt brass mechanism, with an 8 day movement, and seven bellows. The mechanism with a plaque for the maker 'J HICKS, MAKER, LONDON'. The base with a concave mould top, above a frieze drawer, holding spare / used papers. The whole standing on short rounded bracket feet.

Height 8 1/2 inches, 21cm.

Width 15 inches, 38cm.

Depth 9 inches, 23cm.

Date circa 1920.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Mahogany Cased Antique Barograph to the 1920s.

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SA851545
Dealers Internal Reference
22688
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Mytton Antiques

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Atcham

Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

Description
A Barograph.
The barograph with a mahogany and glazed cover, lifting off to a gilt brass mechanism, with an 8 day movement, and seven bellows.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

The mechanism with a plaque for the maker 'J HICKS, MAKER, LONDON'. The base with a concave mould top, above a frieze drawer, holding spare / used papers. The whole standing on short rounded bracket feet.

Height 8 1/2 inches, 21cm.

Width 15 inches, 38cm.

Depth 9 inches, 23cm.

Date circa 1920.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Mahogany Cased Antique Barograph to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA851545
Dealers Internal Ref
22688
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008

Fine antiques from the 18th century onwards, supplying both trade and private customers worldwide.

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Archive I An antique mahogany cased barograph featuring a brass recording mechanism and drum enclosed within a glazed glass display case with a lower drawer.

MAHOGANY CASED BAROGRAPH

Archive II An antique mahogany cased barograph featuring a brass recording mechanism and drum enclosed within a glazed glass display case with a lower drawer. View II
Archive III An antique mahogany cased barograph featuring a brass recording mechanism and drum enclosed within a glazed glass display case with a lower drawer. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An antique mahogany cased barograph featuring a brass recording mechanism and drum enclosed within a glazed glass display case with a lower drawer.
Archive V An antique mahogany cased barograph featuring a brass recording mechanism and drum enclosed within a glazed glass display case with a lower drawer. View V
Archive VI An antique mahogany cased barograph featuring a brass recording mechanism and drum enclosed within a glazed glass display case with a lower drawer. View VI
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Location
Atcham (just off J7 of M54)
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
United Kingdom
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Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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An antique mahogany cased barograph featuring a brass recording mechanism and drum enclosed within a glazed glass display case with a lower drawer.
MAHOGANY CASED BAROGRAPH
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An antique mahogany cased barograph featuring a brass recording mechanism and drum enclosed within a glazed glass display case with a lower drawer.
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A barograph is a recording barometer designed to continuously track atmospheric pressure changes over time using a stack of aneroid capsules. Movement from pressure changes transfers through levers to a pen arm, which marks a revolving paper chart mounted on an internal clockwork drum.

Traditional barographs typically feature a polished hardwood base and glazed display case, commonly constructed from mahogany or oak, alongside solid brass internal mechanisms, steel springs, and paper recording charts.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit natural age-related brass oxidisation, hand-engraved mechanism serial numbers or maker marks, a functional clockwork winding mechanism, and period-correct joinery on the glazed wooden case.

An antique barograph functions well when styled on a dark wood office desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf within a study or library setting, serving as a functional scientific accent.

Maintain the mahogany case by dusting with a soft microcrystalline wax cloth and keeping the wood away from direct heat sources. To protect the internal brass components, prevent exposure to damp conditions and clean glass panels with non-abrasive glass cleaner.
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