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Victorian Polished Oak Glasgow Ship's Barometer
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Victorian Polished Oak Glasgow Ship's Barometer

19th century
Sold 15 October 2024 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A quality mid Victorian polished oak ship's barometer, made by Alexander Dobbie of Glasgow (w.1841-85). Fine rope twist carved surround case with a superb polished finish and brass hanging loop to the top. The original white enamelled glass dial bearing the maker's name, sat over an aneroid movement with a cast brass bezel surround and inset thick bevelled edge glass and centre reading marker. Presented in excellent condition with a deep polish, fully serviced and working. Alexander Dobbie of Clyde Place, Glasgow is listed as a Chronometer and nautical barometer maker. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 9.5" diameter x 10" high x 2.75" deep.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099270
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40191
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Description
A quality mid Victorian polished oak ship's barometer, made by Alexander Dobbie of Glasgow (w.1841-85).
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Fine rope twist carved surround case with a superb polished finish and brass hanging loop to the top.
Sturmans Antiques

The original white enamelled glass dial bearing the maker's name, sat over an aneroid movement with a cast brass bezel surround and inset thick bevelled edge glass and centre reading marker. Presented in excellent condition with a deep polish, fully serviced and working. Alexander Dobbie of Clyde Place, Glasgow is listed as a Chronometer and nautical barometer maker. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 9.5" diameter x 10" high x 2.75" deep.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099270
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40191
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Archive I A round Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a brass bezel, and a white dial marked with meteorological terms. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Polished Oak Glasgow Ship's Barometer

Archive II A round Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a brass bezel, and a white dial marked with meteorological terms. View II
Archive III A round Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a brass bezel, and a white dial marked with meteorological terms. View III
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Archive VI A round Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a brass bezel, and a white dial marked with meteorological terms. View VI
Archive VII A round Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a brass bezel, and a white dial marked with meteorological terms. View VII
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A round Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a brass bezel, and a white dial marked with meteorological terms.
Victorian Polished Oak Glasgow Ship's Barometer
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A round Victorian oak barometer featuring a carved rope-twist wooden frame, a brass bezel, and a white dial marked with meteorological terms.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved rope-twist border, Brass bezel, Enamelled dial, Hanging loop
  • SizeH 25.5 cm (10 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A Victorian ships barometer is a meteorological instrument housed in a robust maritime-themed casing, designed to measure atmospheric pressure for forecasting weather conditions at sea or ashore.

These instruments typically feature a turned solid oak or mahogany frame, brass bezels or fittings, a white enamelled or silvered dial, and protective glass viewing panels.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate hand-carved wooden details, traditional typography on the dial, aged brass components showing natural oxidisation, and mechanical aneroid movements rather than modern quartz inserts.

It serves as a striking focal point on panelled walls, hallways, or studies, complementing maritime, traditional, or transitional interior schemes through its rich wood tones and historical craftsmanship.

Keep the instrument out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature fluctuations. Dust the wooden surround gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid using harsh chemical polishes on the metal or dial.
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