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Early Victorian Marine Barometer in Rococo Case
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Early Victorian Marine Barometer in Rococo Case

19th century
Sold 31 May 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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An unusual early Victorian marine barometer set in a figured mahogany case, fully serviced and working c.1865. Silvered engraved dial with crescent shaped thermometer to the lower half. The dial is set behind a bevelled edge glass mounted in a polished brass bezel with central reading marker. Fine figured solid mahogany Rococo style deep casing with shaped surround. Early marine aneroid movement, fully serviced and in full working order. Superb colour and rich patina to the case. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 11" wide x 13" high x 3" 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
33cm (12.99")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Wood Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1112572
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40479
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Description
An unusual early Victorian marine barometer set in a figured mahogany case, fully serviced and working c.1865. Silvered engraved dial with crescent shaped thermometer to the lower half.
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The dial is set behind a bevelled edge glass mounted in a polished brass bezel with central reading marker.
Sturmans Antiques

Fine figured solid mahogany Rococo style deep casing with shaped surround. Early marine aneroid movement, fully serviced and in full working order. Superb colour and rich patina to the case. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 11" wide x 13" high x 3" deep.

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

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Wood Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1112572
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40479
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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Trade Associations

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An octagonal Victorian carved wood wall barometer featuring an ornate foliate motif surrounding a circular brass-rimmed dial.
Early Victorian Marine Barometer in Rococo Case
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An octagonal Victorian carved wood wall barometer featuring an ornate foliate motif surrounding a circular brass-rimmed dial.
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  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRococo carving, Foliate scrolls, Brass bezel, Circular dial
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

Victorian wall barometers evolved from functional marine and scientific instruments into domestic decorative objects, reflecting the eras fascination with meteorology and ornate craftsmanship.

These instruments typically featured carved hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or rosewood enclosing brass bezels, glass dials, and delicate internal aneroid or mercury mechanisms.

Authenticity is identified through hand-carved woodwork showing genuine age-related patina, hand-lettered or engraved metal dials, and period-appropriate mechanical components rather than modern fixings.

An antique barometer acts as a striking focal point on a neutral gallery wall or study partition, blending traditional texture cleanly into modern minimalist or maximalist schemes.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight and dramatic temperature fluctuations to protect the wood finish, and clean the glass and brass components gently with a dry microfibre cloth.
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