How do I read an antique barometer?

Observe the position of the pointer relative to weather descriptions like rain, change, or fair on the dial. Tapping the glass gently helps settle the mechanism to show the true reading. Compare this against a secondary needle if fitted, which records the previous reading before you adjusted it.

Where should I hang a wall barometer?

Mount the instrument on an interior wall away from direct sunlight, radiators, or heavy drafts. Stable room temperatures ensure the wooden case and internal metal parts remain accurate. Ensure the fixing is secure because solid oak and mahogany models carry considerable weight.

Did these pieces go to sea?

Marine barometers and ship's barometers were constructed specifically for use on vessels. They featured gimbal mountings or secured wooden cases to absorb the motion of the waves. Domestic wall barometers remained ashore in hallways and libraries to inform households of impending weather.

How do I tell Victorian from Edwardian pieces?

Victorian examples often display heavier carved oak or rich mahogany frames with ornate detailing. Edwardian pieces tend toward lighter satinwood or simpler polished wood designs. The style of the engraved lettering and the shape of the thermometer casing also point toward the manufacturing decade.

Search 0

2,889 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN DEALER LOGIN

Saved

Barometer with Thermometer

LATEST STOCK

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Antique Barometer with Thermometer

98 items · page 7 of 7

← Page 7 of 7 →

An antique barometer with thermometer measures atmospheric pressure and temperature while grounding a room in nineteenth or twentieth century craftsmanship.

Wheel Barometer by George Dollond of London

19th century

Save

Wheel Barometer by George Dollond of London

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£4,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

barometers

Mahogany Shell Barometer by Schiavi of Chesham

19th century

Save

Mahogany Shell Barometer by Schiavi of Chesham

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£1,350

3+ MONTHS AGO

barometers

← 1 ... 3 4 5 6 7 →

65,827

Antiques For Sale

Antiques Approved Today

2,544

Antique Uploads This Month

439,620

Total Antiques Sold

Antique Barometer with Thermometer

Wheel Barometer by George Dollond of London

Mahogany Shell Barometer by Schiavi of Chesham

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Movements

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Freshness

Online Payments

Categories