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Victorian Rosewood Stick Barometer by Chadburns Sheffield
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Victorian Rosewood Stick Barometer by Chadburns Sheffield

19th century
Sold 1 November 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A fine quality slim proportioned mid Victorian rosewood stick barometer by Chadburn Brothers of Sheffield in superb fully overhauled and working condition c.1870. The figured rosewood case with cushion moulded pediment to the top, angled bone scales below with twin vernier markers and mercury action barometer tube set to the centre. Bevelled edge glass sat over the top with moulded edge frame sat around the outer edge. Slim trunk with thermometer box set to the centre, which includes a bone scale and original mercury action thermometer. Square base section with cushion design cistern cover to the centre. Bears the makers name Chadburn Brothers, Sheffield (they also had a location in Liverpool), who were highly regarded markers to Prince Albert, exhibited at the Great Exhibition and are noted as trading between 1837 & 1875. This example presented in superb condition with a rich colour and original patina, fully overhauled and working. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 38" long x 5" wide at the pediment x 2.25" wide at the trunk x 1.5" deep.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Stick Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1174306
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42309
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Description
A fine quality slim proportioned mid Victorian rosewood stick barometer by Chadburn Brothers of Sheffield in superb fully overhauled and working condition c.1870.
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The figured rosewood case with cushion moulded pediment to the top, angled bone scales below with twin vernier markers and mercury action barometer tube set to the centre.
Sturmans Antiques

Bevelled edge glass sat over the top with moulded edge frame sat around the outer edge. Slim trunk with thermometer box set to the centre, which includes a bone scale and original mercury action thermometer. Square base section with cushion design cistern cover to the centre. Bears the makers name Chadburn Brothers, Sheffield (they also had a location in Liverpool), who were highly regarded markers to Prince Albert, exhibited at the Great Exhibition and are noted as trading between 1837 & 1875. This example presented in superb condition with a rich colour and original patina, fully overhauled and working. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 38" long x 5" wide at the pediment x 2.25" wide at the trunk x 1.5" deep.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Stick Barometer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174306
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42309
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 vertical wooden stick barometer featuring a dark rosewood case, an upper thermometer scale, and a central column with weather indicators. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A vertical wooden stick barometer featuring a dark rosewood case, an upper thermometer scale, and a central column with weather indicators. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Rosewood Stick Barometer by Chadburns Sheffield

Archive II A vertical wooden stick barometer featuring a dark rosewood case, an upper thermometer scale, and a central column with weather indicators. View II
Archive III A vertical wooden stick barometer featuring a dark rosewood case, an upper thermometer scale, and a central column with weather indicators. View III
Archive IV A vertical wooden stick barometer featuring a dark rosewood case, an upper thermometer scale, and a central column with weather indicators. View IV
Archive V A vertical wooden stick barometer featuring a dark rosewood case, an upper thermometer scale, and a central column with weather indicators. View V
Archive VI A vertical wooden stick barometer featuring a dark rosewood case, an upper thermometer scale, and a central column with weather indicators. View VI
Archive VII A vertical wooden stick barometer featuring a dark rosewood case, an upper thermometer scale, and a central column with weather indicators. View VII
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 189
Items Sold 10,925
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A vertical wooden stick barometer featuring a dark rosewood case, an upper thermometer scale, and a central column with weather indicators.
Victorian Rosewood Stick Barometer By Chadburns Sheffield
Ref: SA1174306
A vertical wooden stick barometer featuring a dark rosewood case, an upper thermometer scale, and a central column with weather indicators.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialRosewood, Glass, Brass, Paper
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsVisible grain rosewood veneer, Glazed measurement scale, Architectural pediment top, Enclosed mercury tube
  • SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Stick barometers evolved from marine barometers into refined domestic instruments during the 19th century, serving as both scientific tools for weather prediction and status symbols in wealthy households.

They were typically built with dense tropical hardwoods like rosewood or mahogany veneers over pine carcases, featuring ivory or glazed paper scales, glass tubes filled with mercury, and brass fittings.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct hand-engraved or printed paper scales, hand-blown glass barometer tubes with sealed cisterns, maker signatures on the dial plates, and traditional cabinet-making joinery appropriate to the 19th century.

Mount the piece on a focal wall in a study, hallway, or library alongside other historic scientific instruments or traditional framed art to create a layered, academic aesthetic.

Keep the instrument away from direct sunlight and dramatic temperature fluctuations to protect the wood finish and paper scales, and consult a professional conservator if the mercury column requires resetting or the glass tube needs servicing.
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