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Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra
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Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra

1900 - 1920
Description

Unusual oak-cased barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra, 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 twelve stacked vacuum capsules and utilises a gate suspension, with an unusual half-round barometer dial. The barograph having a glass ink bottle recessed into the case.

Dimensions

Height 8 Inches

Width 16.5 Inches

Depth 9.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Barograph Barometer to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA985582
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Description
Unusual oak-cased barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra, 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. The aneroid barometer mechanism has twelve stacked vacuum capsules and utilises a gate suspension, with an unusual half-round barometer dial. The barograph having a glass ink bottle recessed into the case.

Dimensions

Height 8 Inches

Width 16.5 Inches

Depth 9.5 Inches

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Barograph Barometer to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA985582
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Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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An antique oak and glass cased barograph by Negretti and Zambra featuring an internal clockwork drum, aneroid capsule stack, curved silvered scale, and base drawer.
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Archive I An antique oak and glass cased barograph by Negretti and Zambra featuring an internal clockwork drum, aneroid capsule stack, curved silvered scale, and base drawer.

Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra

Archive II An antique oak and glass cased barograph by Negretti and Zambra featuring an internal clockwork drum, aneroid capsule stack, curved silvered scale, and base drawer. View II
Archive III An antique oak and glass cased barograph by Negretti and Zambra featuring an internal clockwork drum, aneroid capsule stack, curved silvered scale, and base drawer. View III
Archive IV An antique oak and glass cased barograph by Negretti and Zambra featuring an internal clockwork drum, aneroid capsule stack, curved silvered scale, and base drawer. View IV
Archive V An antique oak and glass cased barograph by Negretti and Zambra featuring an internal clockwork drum, aneroid capsule stack, curved silvered scale, and base drawer. View V
Archive VI An antique oak and glass cased barograph by Negretti and Zambra featuring an internal clockwork drum, aneroid capsule stack, curved silvered scale, and base drawer. View VI
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Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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An antique oak and glass cased barograph by Negretti and Zambra featuring an internal clockwork drum, aneroid capsule stack, curved silvered scale, and base drawer.
Barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra
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An antique oak and glass cased barograph by Negretti and Zambra featuring an internal clockwork drum, aneroid capsule stack, curved silvered scale, and base drawer.
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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourLight Brown
  • MotifsGlazed oak case, Silvered scale dial, Aneroid capsule stack, Chart storage drawer
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

This Edwardian scientific instrument is an oak-cased barograph and barometer made in light brown timber. The glazed rectangular case sits on a stepped wooden base containing a pull-out storage drawer with a turned wooden knob. Inside, an aneroid capsule stack connects to a curved silvered scale dial and an internal clockwork drum with a seven-day chart. A brass hinge secures the glass lid, and small block feet support the entire assembly. The piece measures 20 cm high, 42 cm wide, and 24 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library, this desk accessory functions as a working barometer and recording barograph. Place it on an office desk or a study bookcase where guests can observe the mechanical linkage and the inked paper record. The clear glass panels protect the delicate internal brass and metal components while allowing a complete view of the atmospheric measuring mechanism.

FAQs

A barograph is a meteorological instrument designed to measure and continuously record atmospheric pressure over time on a paper chart mounted to a revolving clockwork drum.

Traditional barographs feature brass or silvered internal mechanisms, aneroid capsule stacks, and clockwork drums enclosed within glazed cases made from woods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut.

Authentic examples typically feature maker signatures on the scale or brass plate, multi-layered aneroid bellows, original glass panelling, and precision-engineered clockwork mechanisms.

A barograph serves as a focal scientific object when arranged on an office desk, library bookshelf, or side cabinet alongside historic books and brass accents.

Place the item away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, dust the glass and timber case regularly with a soft cloth, and refrain from using abrasive polishes on the raw brass components.
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