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William IV Period Mercury Wheel Barometer.
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William IV Period Mercury Wheel Barometer.

19th century
Sold 16 April 2026 · Rupert Landen Antiques
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A William IV period mercury wheel barometer. With a swan neck top pediment. Flame mahogany veneers and case edge with boxwood and ebony banding. Silvered dials to the hygrometer, thermometer and level. In working order. Circa 1830.

st 549

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this William IV Mercury Barometer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061833
Dealers Internal Reference
549
Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.

Description
A William IV period mercury wheel barometer. With a swan neck top pediment. Flame mahogany veneers and case edge with boxwood and ebony banding. Silvered dials to the hygrometer, thermometer and level. In working order. Circa 1830.

st 549

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this William IV Mercury Barometer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061833
Dealers Internal Ref
549
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018

Specialists in antique lighting and chandeliers

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A vertical wooden William IV mercury wheel barometer featuring a scrolled pediment, thermometer, convex mirror, and a large round dial. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A vertical wooden William IV mercury wheel barometer featuring a scrolled pediment, thermometer, convex mirror, and a large round dial. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William IV Period Mercury Wheel Barometer.

Archive II A vertical wooden William IV mercury wheel barometer featuring a scrolled pediment, thermometer, convex mirror, and a large round dial. View II
Archive III A vertical wooden William IV mercury wheel barometer featuring a scrolled pediment, thermometer, convex mirror, and a large round dial. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A vertical wooden William IV mercury wheel barometer featuring a scrolled pediment, thermometer, convex mirror, and a large round dial.
Archive V A vertical wooden William IV mercury wheel barometer featuring a scrolled pediment, thermometer, convex mirror, and a large round dial. View V
Archive VI A vertical wooden William IV mercury wheel barometer featuring a scrolled pediment, thermometer, convex mirror, and a large round dial. View VI
Archive VII A vertical wooden William IV mercury wheel barometer featuring a scrolled pediment, thermometer, convex mirror, and a large round dial. View VII
Archive VIII A vertical wooden William IV mercury wheel barometer featuring a scrolled pediment, thermometer, convex mirror, and a large round dial. View VIII
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Rupert Landen Antiques

Rupert Landen Antiques
Telephone 07974 732472
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Hartslock Bridleway
Whitchurch on Thames
South Oxfordshire
RG8 7QX
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2018
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A vertical wooden William IV mercury wheel barometer featuring a scrolled pediment, thermometer, convex mirror, and a large round dial.
William IV period mercury wheel barometer.
Ref: SA1061833
A vertical wooden William IV mercury wheel barometer featuring a scrolled pediment, thermometer, convex mirror, and a large round dial.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass, Mercury
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScroll pediment, Convex mirror, Silvered brass dial, Mercury thermometer
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A William IV wheel barometer is a meteorological instrument produced during the reign of King William IV (18301837), featuring a circular dial connected to a mercury-filled siphon tube to measure atmospheric pressure.

These instruments were typically constructed from solid mahogany or rosewood veneers over a pine carcass, incorporating brass bezels, silvered brass dials, convex convex mirrors, and glass thermometer tubes.

Authenticity is identified through hand-engraved silvered dials, original mercury tubes, period-appropriate cabinetmaker techniques such as hand-cut dovetails or woods screws, and maker signatures inscribed on the dial face.

An antique barometer functions effectively as a focal point on a narrow wall space in a study, hallway, or living room, contrasting well against neutral painted walls or traditional wood panelling.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and damp areas to protect the wood finish and prevent the mercury column from separating or damaging the internal mechanism.
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