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George IV Clock Wheel  by ‘H Marks, High Street, Bloomsbury’
John Beazor Antiques
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George IV Clock Wheel  by ‘H Marks, High Street, Bloomsbury’

19th century
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George IV clock wheel  by ‘H Marks, High Street, Bloomsbury’

Clock is Leroux, London.  Mahogany cross-banded in tulip wood and strung with box and ebonised woods with 12” dial. Circa 1820

Defra Registration submission number:  WAQNBL2K

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Wheel Barometer to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA914253
Dealers Internal Reference
MBX17
Description
George IV clock wheel  by ‘H Marks, High Street, Bloomsbury’

Clock is Leroux, London.  Mahogany cross-banded in tulip wood and strung with box and ebonised woods with 12” dial. Circa 1820

Defra Registration submission number:  WAQNBL2K

fig 1. A George IV mahogany wheel barometer featuring silvered dials, an integrated clock, thermometer, and brass bezel details.
fig 1. George IV Clock Wheel  by ‘H Marks, High Street, Bloomsbury’

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA.

We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.
John Beazor Antiques
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Wheel Barometer to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA914253
Dealers Internal Ref
MBX17
John Beazor Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2017

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Beazor Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

John Beazor Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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A George IV mahogany wheel barometer featuring silvered dials, an integrated clock, thermometer, and brass bezel details.
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Archive I A George IV mahogany wheel barometer featuring silvered dials, an integrated clock, thermometer, and brass bezel details.

George IV Clock Wheel  by ‘H Marks, High Street, Bloomsbury’

Archive II A George IV mahogany wheel barometer featuring silvered dials, an integrated clock, thermometer, and brass bezel details. View II
Archive III A George IV mahogany wheel barometer featuring silvered dials, an integrated clock, thermometer, and brass bezel details. View III
Archive IV A George IV mahogany wheel barometer featuring silvered dials, an integrated clock, thermometer, and brass bezel details. View IV
Archive V A George IV mahogany wheel barometer featuring silvered dials, an integrated clock, thermometer, and brass bezel details. View V
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78-80 Regent Street
Cambridge
CB2 1DP
United Kingdom
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A George IV mahogany wheel barometer featuring silvered dials, an integrated clock, thermometer, and brass bezel details.
George IV clock wheel  by ‘H Marks, High Street, Bloomsbury’
Ref: SA914253
A George IV mahogany wheel barometer featuring silvered dials, an integrated clock, thermometer, and brass bezel details.
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A wheel barometer, commonly referred to as a banjo barometer due to its distinctive shape, is an instrument developed in the late eighteenth century to measure atmospheric pressure. It utilizes a glass mercury tube connected to a float and pulley system, transferring pressure changes to a circular pointer on a large dial.

George IV wheel barometers typically feature flame mahogany or rosewood veneered cases, often embellished with marquetry or stringing. The functional dials are made of silvered brass with hand-engraved scales, housing mercury glass tubes, brass bezels, and glass covers.

Authentic George IV period barometers display characteristics such as swan-neck or scroll pediments, original silvered dials with period typography, hand-engraved maker names, and historic wood patina. Additional secondary instruments, like hygrometers or small clocks, were often integrated into the case during this era.

A vertical wheel barometer serves as a strong architectural accent when hung on narrow wall spaces, between windows, or above a sideboard. Pairing warm mahogany tones against contemporary neutral wall colours creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Keep the barometer in a stable environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood veneer cracking. Clean the wood case with a dry soft cloth or high-quality beeswax, avoiding chemical cleaners on the brass bezels and silvered dials. Always keep the instrument upright to avoid mercury spillage.
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