What is an antique silver instrument?

An antique silver instrument encompasses functional scientific tools, medical devices, and personal items incorporating silver casing, mounts, or dials. These pieces date primarily from the Georgian, Victorian, and early twentieth-century periods. They combine practical utility, such as navigation, timekeeping, or measurement, with the decorative craft of silversmithing. Collectors prize them for their mechanical ingenuity and period craftsmanship.

How do mercurial and aneroid barometers differ?

Mercurial barometers measure atmospheric pressure by balancing the weight of a mercury column against the air pressure. They are housed in tall wooden frames like mahogany or rosewood stick and wheel barometers. Aneroid barometers use a sealed flexible metal box that expands or contracts with pressure changes, moving a pointer on a dial. This mechanism allowed makers to produce smaller, portable desk and pocket instruments.

Were these instruments used professionally?

Many items in this category served professional functions in navigation, surveying, medicine, and military operations. Examples include military-issued compasses, marine chronometers, and pocket watch-style slide rules. Others were created for affluent travellers and domestic settings, such as travel thermometers, folding opera glasses, and desk compendiums.

How should I care for an antique silver instrument?

Keep wooden cases and delicate mechanisms away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture fluctuations. Metal components require gentle dusting rather than abrasive cleaning to preserve original patination and engraved detail. Consult a specialist horologist or instrument restorer if the internal movement or barometer tube requires maintenance.

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An antique silver instrument brings precision engineering and refined metalwork into your study, spanning scientific measurement, personal accessories, and decorative silver.

Mahogany Wheel Barometer by Molton of Norwich

19th century

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Mahogany Wheel Barometer by Molton of Norwich

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Rare Antique English Mammoth Map Magnifying Glass C.1930

1920 - 1940

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Rare Antique English Mammoth Map Magnifying Glass C.1930

From Puckerings

£1,395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Pinchetti & Co, London a Late 18th Century Boxwood Inlaid Mahogany Stick Barometer

19th century

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A Pinchetti & Co, London a Late 18th Century Boxwood Inlaid Mahogany Stick Barometer

From Gutlin Clocks

£900

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Oversized Desk Compendium

From Chalfont Clocks

£2,395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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George IV Clock Wheel by ‘H Marks, High Street, Bloomsbury’

19th century

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George IV Clock Wheel by ‘H Marks, High Street, Bloomsbury’

From John Beazor Antiques

£2,375

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Good 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer

From Gutlin Clocks

£900

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Early 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Malacrida of Dublin

18th century

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Early 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Malacrida of Dublin

From John Beazor Antiques

£3,350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Banjo

19th century

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Large Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Banjo

From London City Antiques

£985

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Mahogany Stick Barometer by Sandrino of Liverpool

18th century

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Mahogany Stick Barometer by Sandrino of Liverpool

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£2,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Antique Wheel Barometer

From The Antique Clock Co.

£1,150

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature scientific instruments across Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, combining sterling silver and silvered metal with mahogany, rosewood, brass, and glass.

Mahogany Stick Barometer - James Gatty - London

19th century

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Mahogany Stick Barometer - James Gatty - London

From The Antique Clock Co.

£2,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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12” Wheel Barometer - Bianchi - Ipswich

From The Antique Clock Co.

£3,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Dominique Peccatte Violin Bow Circa 1850

19th century

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Dominique Peccatte Violin Bow Circa 1850

From Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton

£3,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large Mid Twentieth Century Van Der Graaff Generator

1920 - 1940

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Large Mid Twentieth Century Van Der Graaff Generator

From Jason Clarke Antiques

£1,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Oak Barometer

From Shackladys Antiques

£575

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Wheel Barometer by George Dollond of London

19th century

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Wheel Barometer by George Dollond of London

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£4,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Silver Instrument

Mahogany Wheel Barometer by Molton of Norwich

Rare Antique English Mammoth Map Magnifying Glass C.1930

A Pinchetti & Co, London a Late 18th Century Boxwood Inlaid Mahogany Stick Barometer

Oversized Desk Compendium

George IV Clock Wheel by ‘H Marks, High Street, Bloomsbury’

A Good 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer

Early 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Malacrida of Dublin

Large Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Banjo

Mahogany Stick Barometer by Sandrino of Liverpool

Antique Wheel Barometer

Mahogany Stick Barometer - James Gatty - London

12” Wheel Barometer - Bianchi - Ipswich

Dominique Peccatte Violin Bow Circa 1850

Large Mid Twentieth Century Van Der Graaff Generator

Oak Barometer

Wheel Barometer by George Dollond of London

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