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Walnut Cased Barograph
Shackladys Antiques
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Walnut Cased Barograph

1900 - 1920
Description

Walnut Cased Barograph, having five glazed removable lid. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted with a seven-day chart that covers one full rotation of the drum. The ink trace, or barogram, on the recording paper, is a visual record of changes in pressure.

The aneroid barometer mechanism has seven stacked vacuum capsules and utilises a gate suspension, a refinement developed to improve sensitivity. The barograph has a thermometer and glass ink bottle recessed into the case.

Dimensions

Height 8 Inches

Width 14.5 Inches

Depth 9 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Walnut Cased Antique Barograph to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA868957
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Description
Walnut Cased Barograph, having five glazed removable lid.
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The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted with a seven-day chart that covers one full rotation of the drum.
Shackladys Antiques

The ink trace, or barogram, on the recording paper, is a visual record of changes in pressure.

fig 1. An antique barograph with a brass recording mechanism, clockwork drum, and integrated thermometer inside a glazed walnut case with a stepped base.
fig 1. Walnut Cased Barograph

The aneroid barometer mechanism has seven stacked vacuum capsules and utilises a gate suspension, a refinement developed to improve sensitivity. The barograph has a thermometer and glass ink bottle recessed into the case.

Dimensions

Height 8 Inches

Width 14.5 Inches

Depth 9 Inches

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Walnut Cased Antique Barograph to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA868957
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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Shackladys Antiques

Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
Location
34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/shackladys
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 750
Items Sold 3,499
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Verified Since Jan 2010
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Location: 34 Spital Walk, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5DB, United Kingdom, By appointment only
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/shackladys
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Jan 2010
For Sale
750
Sold
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An antique barograph with a brass recording mechanism, clockwork drum, and integrated thermometer inside a glazed walnut case with a stepped base.
Walnut cased barograph
Ref: SA868957
An antique barograph with a brass recording mechanism, clockwork drum, and integrated thermometer inside a glazed walnut case with a stepped base.
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A barograph is a scientific instrument designed to continuously record atmospheric pressure over time onto a paper chart mounted on a clockwork-driven drum. Developed during the nineteenth century, the mechanism uses a series of evacuated aneroid capsules that expand and contract as air pressure changes, moving an ink arm across the revolving chart.

Authentic nineteenth and early twentieth-century barographs feature precision brass mechanical components set upon timber bases, commonly crafted from walnut, mahogany, or oak. The protective cover typically consists of a wooden frame fitted with bevelled glass panels to allow clear visibility while protecting the movement from dust.

Authentic period barographs showcase precisely machined brass movements, original clockwork mechanisms housed inside the drum, and traditional joinery on the wooden base. Many historical examples feature serial numbers or maker marks stamped into the brass plate, alongside bevelled glass within the lift-off or hinged cover.

An antique barograph functions as a focal accent when placed on an office desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf. Displaying it alongside bound volumes, brass scientific objects, or structured modern ceramics creates a balanced visual arrangement suitable for a study or library.

Dust the glass panels and timber case regularly using a dry microfibre cloth, applying a natural beeswax polish to the woodwork periodically. Avoid using liquid glass cleaners or chemicals near the interior brass mechanism, and consult a horological or scientific instrument specialist for mechanical maintenance.
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