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Small Aneroid Negretti & Zambra Barometer
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Small Aneroid Negretti & Zambra Barometer

1900 - 1920
Description

A small late Victorian Negretti & Zambra (reg 17151) aneroid wall barometer with thermometer.

Comprising of a 5 inch circular silver plated dial with the scale measuring 25 to 31 barometric pressure with weather indications around the outer circumference. Above is a 7.5inch thermometer marked in Fahrenheit and Centigrade. The well carved oak case having a swan neck pediment above a dentil frieze leading to square Corinthian columns with moulded and carved detail below. Dimensions:- Height…27.25’’/ 69.5cm. Width…8.25’’/ 21cm. Depth…3’’/ 7.5cm. U.K. delivery £25.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69.5cm (27.36")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Aneroid Barometer to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA919399
Dealers Internal Reference
23928
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Description
A small late Victorian Negretti & Zambra (reg 17151) aneroid wall barometer with thermometer.
Comprising of a 5 inch circular silver plated dial with the scale measuring 25 to 31 barometric pressure with weather indications around the outer circumference.
John Howkins Antiques

Above is a 7.5inch thermometer marked in Fahrenheit and Centigrade. The well carved oak case having a swan neck pediment above a dentil frieze leading to square Corinthian columns with moulded and carved detail below. Dimensions:- Height…27.25’’/ 69.5cm. Width…8.25’’/ 21cm. Depth…3’’/ 7.5cm. U.K. delivery £25.

Height
69.5cm (27.36")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Aneroid Barometer to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA919399
Dealers Internal Ref
23928
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A Victorian carved dark oak wall barometer featuring an upper mercury thermometer flanked by fluted columns and a lower circular brass-rimmed aneroid dial.
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Archive I A Victorian carved dark oak wall barometer featuring an upper mercury thermometer flanked by fluted columns and a lower circular brass-rimmed aneroid dial.

Small Aneroid Negretti & Zambra Barometer

Archive II A Victorian carved dark oak wall barometer featuring an upper mercury thermometer flanked by fluted columns and a lower circular brass-rimmed aneroid dial. View II
Archive III A Victorian carved dark oak wall barometer featuring an upper mercury thermometer flanked by fluted columns and a lower circular brass-rimmed aneroid dial. View III
Archive IV A Victorian carved dark oak wall barometer featuring an upper mercury thermometer flanked by fluted columns and a lower circular brass-rimmed aneroid dial. View IV
Archive V A Victorian carved dark oak wall barometer featuring an upper mercury thermometer flanked by fluted columns and a lower circular brass-rimmed aneroid dial. View V
Archive VI A Victorian carved dark oak wall barometer featuring an upper mercury thermometer flanked by fluted columns and a lower circular brass-rimmed aneroid dial. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian carved dark oak wall barometer featuring an upper mercury thermometer flanked by fluted columns and a lower circular brass-rimmed aneroid dial. View VII
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A Victorian carved dark oak wall barometer featuring an upper mercury thermometer flanked by fluted columns and a lower circular brass-rimmed aneroid dial.
Small Aneroid Negretti & Zambra Barometer
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A Victorian carved dark oak wall barometer featuring an upper mercury thermometer flanked by fluted columns and a lower circular brass-rimmed aneroid dial.
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Aneroid barometers became widespread during the mid-to-late 19th century as a liquid-free alternative to mercury instruments. Victorian makers housed these scientific instruments in elaborate solid oak cases featuring architectural motifs such as pilasters, pediments, and hand-carved foliate details.

These instruments were typically constructed using seasoned dark oak or mahogany for the outer case, with brass bezels, glass face covers, and porcelain or silvered metal dials. Mercury thermometer tubes were frequently integrated along the vertical axis.

Authentic pieces usually bear the makers mark Negretti & Zambra London printed on the lower barometer dial face. Additional indicators include sharp hand-carved details, heavy brass mountings, and age-appropriate oxidisation on the metal elements.

A vertical oak barometer works well hung on a narrow wall, within a gallery wall arrangement, or above a hallway console table. The dark wood tone contrasts effectively against neutral modern wall paint colours.

Dust the wood carving regularly with a dry, soft cloth and avoid chemical polished solvents near the dial. Keep the instrument positioned away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent the timber from warping or splitting.
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