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Negretti & Zambra 14" Oak Leaf Wheel Barometer
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Negretti & Zambra 14" Oak Leaf Wheel Barometer

19th century
Sold 19 August 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
This “Negretti & Zambra 14" Oak Leaf Wheel Barometer” found a buyer.

It was listed by Sturmans Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A top quality Victorian oak cased 14" wheel barometer with silvered dial and crescent thermometer by highly regarded maker Negretti & Zambra, fully serviced and working c.1885. The broad turned solid English oak case with superbly carved oak leaf and acorn decoration. Engraved silvered dial with engine turned decoration to the centre and weather predictions sat around the outer edge; aneroid movement set behind. Cast brass bezel with glazed view window and centre reading marker. Presented in superb original condition, fully serviced and working with a rich colour and original patina to the casework. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 14" diameter x 8.5" dial diameter x 3" maximum depth.

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
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1160722
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41870
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Description
A top quality Victorian oak cased 14" wheel barometer with silvered dial and crescent thermometer by highly regarded maker Negretti & Zambra, fully serviced and working c.1885. The broad turned solid English oak case with superbly carved oak leaf and acorn decoration.
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Engraved silvered dial with engine turned decoration to the centre and weather predictions sat around the outer edge; aneroid movement set behind.
Sturmans Antiques

Cast brass bezel with glazed view window and centre reading marker. Presented in superb original condition, fully serviced and working with a rich colour and original patina to the casework. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 14" diameter x 8.5" dial diameter x 3" maximum depth.

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

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160722
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41870
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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Archive I A round antique oak wall barometer features intricate carved leaf motifs and a brass bezel surrounding a detailed weather dial. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Negretti & Zambra 14" Oak Leaf Wheel Barometer

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Archive III A round antique oak wall barometer features intricate carved leaf motifs and a brass bezel surrounding a detailed weather dial. View III
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A round antique oak wall barometer features intricate carved leaf motifs and a brass bezel surrounding a detailed weather dial.
Negretti & Zambra 14" Oak Leaf Wheel Barometer
Ref: SA1160722
A round antique oak wall barometer features intricate carved leaf motifs and a brass bezel surrounding a detailed weather dial.
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  • ObjectBarometers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved oak leaves, Brass bezel, Engraved dial face
  • SizeH 35.5 cm (14 in) x W 35.5 cm (14 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

A wheel barometer is an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure, featuring a dial face operated by a pulley and weight system connected to a siphon barometer tube. They gained widespread popularity in domestic interiors throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These instruments were typically housed in hand-carved wooden cases made from oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring brass bezels, silvered or porcelain dial faces, and protective glass covers.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate hand-carving techniques, maker signatures engraved on the dial, old glass with minor imperfections, and traditional mechanical components behind the face rather than modern quartz movements.

An antique barometer functions well as a focal point on a panelled hallway wall, within a traditional study alongside books and brass objects, or mounted on a neutral wall to create a classic gallery display.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp areas to prevent wood warping or mechanical oxidation. Clean the wooden frame gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical polishes on the dial or glass.
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