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Victorian Rope Twist Oak Cased Ships Barometer
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Victorian Rope Twist Oak Cased Ships Barometer

19th century
Sold 7 June 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
This “Victorian Rope Twist Oak Cased Ships Barometer” found a buyer.

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A large Victorian carved and turned polished golden oak ships barometer with rope design case c.1890. The figured golden oak turned casework with rope design border to the edge. Aneroid movement sat behind a porcelain dial with weather predictions sat around the outer edge. Polished brass bezel with glazed view window and central reading marker. Presented in superb original condition with a rich colour and original patina, fully serviced and working. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 10.5" diameter x 7.5" dial diameter x 2" 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
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1141804
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41356
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Description
A large Victorian carved and turned polished golden oak ships barometer with rope design case c.1890. The figured golden oak turned casework with rope design border to the edge. Aneroid movement sat behind a porcelain dial with weather predictions sat around the outer edge. Polished brass bezel with glazed view window and central reading marker.
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Presented in superb original condition with a rich colour and original patina, fully serviced and working.
Sturmans Antiques

Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 10.5" diameter x 7.5" dial diameter x 2" deep.

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

Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1141804
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41356
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

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

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An antique circular aneroid barometer features a carved oak rope-twist frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white paper dial with black and red gothic lettering. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique circular aneroid barometer features a carved oak rope-twist frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white paper dial with black and red gothic lettering. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Rope Twist Oak Cased Ships Barometer

Archive II An antique circular aneroid barometer features a carved oak rope-twist frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white paper dial with black and red gothic lettering. View II
Archive III An antique circular aneroid barometer features a carved oak rope-twist frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white paper dial with black and red gothic lettering. View III
Archive IV An antique circular aneroid barometer features a carved oak rope-twist frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white paper dial with black and red gothic lettering. View IV
Archive V An antique circular aneroid barometer features a carved oak rope-twist frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white paper dial with black and red gothic lettering. View V
Archive VI An antique circular aneroid barometer features a carved oak rope-twist frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white paper dial with black and red gothic lettering. View VI
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2012
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180
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An antique circular aneroid barometer features a carved oak rope-twist frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white paper dial with black and red gothic lettering.
Victorian Rope Twist Oak Cased Ships Barometer
Ref: SA1141804
An antique circular aneroid barometer features a carved oak rope-twist frame, a polished brass bezel, and a white paper dial with black and red gothic lettering.
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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRope twist carving, Brass bezel, Gothic typography dial, Hanging loop
  • SizeH 26.5 cm (10 in) x W 26.5 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

A Victorian ships barometer is a meteorological instrument housed within a decorative wooden case, popularised during the 19th century for forecasting local weather changes by measuring atmospheric pressure.

Authentic pieces generally feature solid timber cases such as oak or mahogany, brass bezels or dials, glass face covers, and intricate hand-carved wooden details like rope twists.

Authentication involves examining the ageing of the timber, the patina on the brass components, hand-painted or engraved dial lettering, and traditional construction methods such as hand-cut screws and joinery.

This piece works effectively as a focal point on a study wall, hallway, or library, blending well with traditional maritime themes, dark wood accents, or curated gallery displays.

Preservation requires mounting the instrument away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking, alongside occasional gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth.
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