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Fine "By Royal Appointment" Mother of Pearl & Brass Inlaid Barometer
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Fine "By Royal Appointment" Mother of Pearl & Brass Inlaid Barometer

19th century
Sold 1 July 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A fine quality Victorian mother of pearl and brass inlaid rosewood banjo mercury barometer. The maker Chadburn of Lord Street, Liverpool. Optician & Instrument Maker to H.R.H. Prince Albert. The silvered and engraved dial retaining the original pointers and brass bezel with the bow fronted thermometer scale above. The whole in pristine original condition. Dimensions:- Height…42.25’’/ 107.5cm. Width…12.5’’/ 32cm. Depth…1.75’’/ 4.5cm. Delivery to U.K. mainland £45.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107.5cm (42.32")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Barometer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA953149
Dealers Internal Reference
24222
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A fine quality Victorian mother of pearl and brass inlaid rosewood banjo mercury barometer. The maker Chadburn of Lord Street, Liverpool. Optician & Instrument Maker to H.R.H. Prince Albert.
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The silvered and engraved dial retaining the original pointers and brass bezel with the bow fronted thermometer scale above.
John Howkins Antiques

The whole in pristine original condition. Dimensions:- Height…42.25’’/ 107.5cm. Width…12.5’’/ 32cm. Depth…1.75’’/ 4.5cm. Delivery to U.K. mainland £45.

Height
107.5cm (42.32")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Barometer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA953149
Dealers Internal Ref
24222
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An upright antique wooden wall barometer featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay, a thermometer tube at the top, and a circular dial with brass bezel at the centre. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright antique wooden wall barometer featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay, a thermometer tube at the top, and a circular dial with brass bezel at the centre. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine "By Royal Appointment" Mother of Pearl & Brass Inlaid Barometer

Archive II An upright antique wooden wall barometer featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay, a thermometer tube at the top, and a circular dial with brass bezel at the centre. View II
Archive III An upright antique wooden wall barometer featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay, a thermometer tube at the top, and a circular dial with brass bezel at the centre. View III
Archive IV An upright antique wooden wall barometer featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay, a thermometer tube at the top, and a circular dial with brass bezel at the centre. View IV
Archive V An upright antique wooden wall barometer featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay, a thermometer tube at the top, and a circular dial with brass bezel at the centre. View V
Archive VI An upright antique wooden wall barometer featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay, a thermometer tube at the top, and a circular dial with brass bezel at the centre. View VI
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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An upright antique wooden wall barometer featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay, a thermometer tube at the top, and a circular dial with brass bezel at the centre.
Fine "By Royal Appointment" Mother of Pearl & Brass Inlaid Barometer
Ref: SA953149
An upright antique wooden wall barometer featuring intricate mother-of-pearl floral inlay, a thermometer tube at the top, and a circular dial with brass bezel at the centre.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Barometers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Mother of Pearl, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, Bird inlay, Brass bezel, Scroll pediment
  • SizeH 107.5 cm (42 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Wall barometers became prominent fixtures in British homes during the 18th and 19th centuries, evolving from purely scientific instruments into decorative status symbols for affluent households.

Traditional barometers typically feature hardwood bodies such as mahogany or rosewood, often embellished with intricate brass stringing, marquetry, mother-of-pearl inlay, and hand-engraved metal dials.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-beveled glass, engraved brass or silvered dials bearing maker signatures, traditional mercury tubes or early aneroid movements, and period-appropriate cabinet construction without modern fixings.

An antique barometer serves as a striking focal point on a plain painted wall, pairing well with traditional libraries, transitional hallways, or as a contrasting historic element in minimalist spaces.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood cracking and dial discolouration, and consult a specialist horologist if the mechanical movement requires servicing.
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