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Victorian Turned Walnut Barometer by a Franks of Manchester
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Victorian Turned Walnut Barometer by a Franks of Manchester

19th century
Sold 31 May 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A Victorian turned polished walnut cased aneroid barometer by A Franks of Manchester, fully restored and working c.1890. The deep ring turned solid walnut case with hanging plate to the rear. Engraved silvered dial with weather predictions to the outer edge and bearing the maker's name A Franks, Optician, Manchester. The dial sat behind a bevel edge glass, set in a polished cast brass bezel with central reading marker. Presented in immaculate condition, fully serviced and working. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 12.5" diameter x 8" dial x 2.5" 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
32cm (12.60")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1116646
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40181
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Description
A Victorian turned polished walnut cased aneroid barometer by A Franks of Manchester, fully restored and working c.1890. The deep ring turned solid walnut case with hanging plate to the rear.
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Engraved silvered dial with weather predictions to the outer edge and bearing the maker's name A Franks, Optician, Manchester.
Sturmans Antiques

The dial sat behind a bevel edge glass, set in a polished cast brass bezel with central reading marker. Presented in immaculate condition, fully serviced and working. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 12.5" diameter x 8" dial x 2.5" deep.

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

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116646
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40181
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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A round Victorian wooden wall barometer featuring a turned walnut frame, brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather indicators. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A round Victorian wooden wall barometer featuring a turned walnut frame, brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather indicators. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Turned Walnut Barometer by a Franks of Manchester

Archive II A round Victorian wooden wall barometer featuring a turned walnut frame, brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather indicators. View II
Archive III A round Victorian wooden wall barometer featuring a turned walnut frame, brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather indicators. View III
Archive IV A round Victorian wooden wall barometer featuring a turned walnut frame, brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather indicators. View IV
Archive V A round Victorian wooden wall barometer featuring a turned walnut frame, brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather indicators. View V
Archive VI A round Victorian wooden wall barometer featuring a turned walnut frame, brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather indicators. View VI
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A round Victorian wooden wall barometer featuring a turned walnut frame, brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather indicators.
Victorian Turned Walnut Barometer by A Franks of Manchester
Ref: SA1116646
A round Victorian wooden wall barometer featuring a turned walnut frame, brass bezel, and a white dial marked with weather indicators.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Barometer
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Glass, Paper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden frame, Brass bezel, Printed weather dial, Indicator hands
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A Victorian aneroid barometer is a meteorological instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure without using liquid, popularised during the 19th century for domestic weather forecasting.

Traditional construction typically features a turned wood case, most commonly walnut, mahogany, or oak, housing a brass bezel, glass face, and paper or metal dial.

Authentic pieces often feature period typography on the dial, maker signatures, hand-turned wooden bezels with patination, and mechanical components consistent with 19th-century manufacturing techniques.

Mounting the piece on a dark, moody wall or alongside framed scientific prints creates a focal point that highlights its historical craftsmanship within a modern space.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, gently dusting the wooden case with a dry microfibre cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes.
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