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19th C. Cased High Speed Anemometer by F. Robson Newcastle
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19th C. Cased High Speed Anemometer by F. Robson Newcastle

19th century
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19th C. Cased High Speed Anemometer by F. Robson Newcastle

This is a very nice cased wind meter instrument by R. Robson Newcastle.

The high speed anemometer has a silvered dial and blued fingers and a brass/blackened housing.

The dial divided with four dials (air meter to 100.000 feet - hundreds - thousands - ten thousands)

The anemometer stands on three brass pillars and a brass blackened base.

The wind propellor is housed in an blackened brass frame to the righthand side of the anemometer.

The anemometer is housed in a beautiful made mahogany box with brass furnishings and within the lid a

correction sheet.

The anemometer is in perfect working order.

Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Victorian Cased Brass Anemometer to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA854679
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Valley Antique Centre

Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

Hebden Bridge

HX7 7BZ

(0044) 01422 887420 or (0044) 07780 687139

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Every day from 10 pm - 16.00 am

Description
19th C. Cased High Speed Anemometer by F. Robson Newcastle

This is a very nice cased wind meter instrument by R. Robson Newcastle.

The high speed anemometer has a silvered dial and blued fingers and a brass/blackened housing.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century brass and black metal high-speed anemometer with multiple sub-dials, mounted on a wooden box.
fig 1. 19th C. Cased High Speed Anemometer by F. Robson Newcastle

The dial divided with four dials (air meter to 100.000 feet - hundreds - thousands - ten thousands)

The anemometer stands on three brass pillars and a brass blackened base.

The wind propellor is housed in an blackened brass frame to the righthand side of the anemometer.

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The anemometer is housed in a beautiful made mahogany box with brass furnishings and within the lid a.
Original Retro

correction sheet.

The anemometer is in perfect working order.

Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Victorian Cased Brass Anemometer to the 19th Century.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA854679
Original Retro
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Archive I A nineteenth-century brass and black metal high-speed anemometer with multiple sub-dials, mounted on a wooden box.

19th C. Cased High Speed Anemometer by F. Robson Newcastle

Archive II A nineteenth-century brass and black metal high-speed anemometer with multiple sub-dials, mounted on a wooden box. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century brass and black metal high-speed anemometer with multiple sub-dials, mounted on a wooden box. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century brass and black metal high-speed anemometer with multiple sub-dials, mounted on a wooden box. View IV
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Telephone 01422 887420 or 07780 687139
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Valley Antique Centre
Suite 5 Unit 8
Pennine Industrial Park
Valley Road
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 7BZ
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century brass and black metal high-speed anemometer with multiple sub-dials, mounted on a wooden box.
19th C. Cased High Speed Anemometer by F. Robson Newcastle
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A nineteenth-century brass and black metal high-speed anemometer with multiple sub-dials, mounted on a wooden box.
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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Metal, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBrass and Black
  • MotifsMultiple sub-dials, Lacquered brass rim, Fitted wooden case, Vane housing
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

This nineteenth-century cased high-speed anemometer by F. Robson Newcastle is a scientific instrument of the Victorian period. The piece uses brass, metal, wood, and glass, rendered in brass and black finishes, and sits atop a fitted wooden storage box. The silvered main dial bears four sub-dials measuring air meter to 100,000 feet, hundreds, thousands, and ten thousands, alongside blued fingers. The main dial displays text reading 'F. ROBSON NEWCASTLE' and 'AIR METER TO 100,000 FEET', with a lacquered brass rim framing the face. The instrument rests on three turned brass pillars above a blackened base, positioned alongside a protruding black metal vane housing containing the wind propeller. The solid wooden box features exposed finger joints at the corners and a central brass butterfly latch hardware fastening the front. Practical dimensions measure 9.5 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep. Displaying this scientific instrument on an office desk or within a gentleman's library shelf brings period character to a workspace or study. The compact footprint allows placement upon a desktop, bookcase, or display cabinet surface among books and historic curiosities. Maintenance involves gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth to protect the brass and metal surfaces, while keeping the instrument out of direct sunlight and moisture preserves the integrity of the materials. Handling the mahogany box and brass scientific components requires care to maintain the historic condition.

FAQs

A nineteenth-century anemometer, or air meter, was a scientific device designed to measure the velocity and volume of airflow, commonly utilised in meteorology, ventilation monitoring, and mining operations.

These precision instruments were usually constructed from lacquered brass, enamelled metals, and glass dials, frequently housed in fitted wooden cases made of mahogany or oak for safe transportation.

Authentic Victorian examples usually feature maker marks or location engravings on the dial face, delicate hand-painted or engraved sub-dials, fine brass gearing, and period-appropriate joining on the fitted wooden case.

A cased scientific instrument makes a distinctive decorative accent when displayed on a dark wood bookshelf, an office desk, or a mantelpiece within a traditional study or library setting.

Dust the exterior gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners, polishing compounds, or moisture that could damage delicate moving parts or dial markings.
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