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Late Victorian Butterfly Inlaid Mantelpiece Barometer
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Late Victorian Butterfly Inlaid Mantelpiece Barometer

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 October 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A superb mahogany Sheraton inlaid mantel piece aneroid barometer by Sam Robinson of Rugby c.1900. Unusual butterfly satinwood inlay to the centre of the shaped case with fruitwood stringing to the edges. The stepped base, standing on brass bun feet. Silvered engraved dial bearing the retailer's name Sam Robinson of Rugby, sat behind a bevelled edge glass mounted in a polished brass bezel with a centre reading marker. Fully overhauled movement, presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Measures 5" wide x 3.5" deep x 9.75" high.

Postage & packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Mantel Barometer to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA999851
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 36723
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A superb mahogany Sheraton inlaid mantel piece aneroid barometer by Sam Robinson of Rugby c.1900.
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Unusual butterfly satinwood inlay to the centre of the shaped case with fruitwood stringing to the edges.
Sturmans Antiques

The stepped base, standing on brass bun feet. Silvered engraved dial bearing the retailer's name Sam Robinson of Rugby, sat behind a bevelled edge glass mounted in a polished brass bezel with a centre reading marker. Fully overhauled movement, presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Measures 5" wide x 3.5" deep x 9.75" high.

Postage & packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Mantel Barometer to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA999851
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 36723
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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Archive I An upright wooden Victorian mantel barometer featuring circular brass-rimmed dial and butterfly marquetry inlay. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late Victorian Butterfly Inlaid Mantelpiece Barometer

Archive II An upright wooden Victorian mantel barometer featuring circular brass-rimmed dial and butterfly marquetry inlay. View II
Archive III An upright wooden Victorian mantel barometer featuring circular brass-rimmed dial and butterfly marquetry inlay. View III
Archive IV An upright wooden Victorian mantel barometer featuring circular brass-rimmed dial and butterfly marquetry inlay. View IV
Archive V An upright wooden Victorian mantel barometer featuring circular brass-rimmed dial and butterfly marquetry inlay. View V
Archive VI An upright wooden Victorian mantel barometer featuring circular brass-rimmed dial and butterfly marquetry inlay. View VI
Archive VII An upright wooden Victorian mantel barometer featuring circular brass-rimmed dial and butterfly marquetry inlay. View VII
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DL8 3QW
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Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 186
Items Sold 10,932
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An upright wooden Victorian mantel barometer featuring circular brass-rimmed dial and butterfly marquetry inlay.
Late Victorian Butterfly Inlaid Mantelpiece Barometer
Ref: SA999851
An upright wooden Victorian mantel barometer featuring circular brass-rimmed dial and butterfly marquetry inlay.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Marquetry veneers, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsButterfly marquetry inlay, Brass bezel, Shaped wooden silhouette, Ball feet
  • SizeH 24.5 cm (10 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

A mantel barometer is a domestic weather-measuring instrument designed for tabletop display, which became popular in British homes during the Victorian era as both a scientific tool and a decorative object.

These instruments typically feature a turned or shaped wooden case crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, frequently embellished with contrasting wood marquetry, brass bezels, and printed paper dials.

Authenticity is determined by examining the construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetails or traditional joinery, the ageing of the dial paper, the presence of hand-blown glass, and period-appropriate mechanical components.

Such pieces function well as focal points on a bookshelf, a desk, or a mantelpiece, adding a sense of historical character and refined craftsmanship to modern spaces.

To preserve the wood and mechanical integrity, keep the instrument away from direct sunlight and moisture fluctuations, dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth and avoiding chemical polishes.
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