What is a cistern stick barometer?

A cistern stick barometer is a tall, narrow weather glass that measures atmospheric pressure using a column of mercury balanced against an exposed reservoir at the base. These instruments combine functional science with decorative woodwork, serving as both precision tools and elegant furnishings in historic interiors.

How do you read a stick barometer?

You read the height of the mercury column against the engraved silvered brass scale, noting the position of the meniscus relative to weather descriptions like rain or set fair. Using the sliding vernier scale allows you to measure fractional changes in the mercury level with greater precision.

Where should you place a stick barometer?

You should hang a stick barometer on an interior wall away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and frequent draughts that cause thermal expansion. Keeping the instrument in a stable ambient temperature protects the wooden case and ensures the mercury responds solely to atmospheric pressure changes.

How do I identify the period of a barometer?

You determine the period by examining the timber species, the profile of the case, and the style of the engraved lettering on the silvered brass dial. Early eighteenth-century examples often feature walnut with square cisterns, while Georgian and Victorian pieces frequently employ mahogany, bow fronts, and more detailed maker signatures.

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A cistern stick barometer is a sensitive scientific instrument housed in timber, prized for precise atmospheric measurement and understated decorative elegance.

Rare Alexander Wright / Westminster Fortin Stick Barometer. Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Rare Alexander Wright / Westminster Fortin Stick Barometer. Circa 1900.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£1,250

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Oak Cased Stick Barometer by J Hughes London

19th century

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Oak Cased Stick Barometer by J Hughes London

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,095

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A Stick Barometer in the Style of Alexander Adie

1900 - 1920

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A Stick Barometer in the Style of Alexander Adie

From The Antique Clock Co.

£2,350

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Rare Bow Fronted Stick Barometer by Dollond of London

19th century

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Rare Bow Fronted Stick Barometer by Dollond of London

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£11,500

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19th century

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A Good 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer

From Gutlin Clocks

£900

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Georgian Mahogany Stick Barometer by Tarone Gally & Co.

19th century

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Georgian Mahogany Stick Barometer by Tarone Gally & Co.

From AJD Antiques

£975

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Late Eighteenth Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Gilbert London

18th century

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Late Eighteenth Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Gilbert London

From Jason Clarke Antiques

£1,595

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Rare Early Victorian Stick Barometer Weather Station by S&b Solomons of London

19th century

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Rare Early Victorian Stick Barometer Weather Station by S&b Solomons of London

From Jason Clarke Antiques

£2,750

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A George III Mahogany Bow-fronted Stick Barometer

18th century

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A George III Mahogany Bow-fronted Stick Barometer

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£5,950

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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

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Listings feature examples spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, constructed in mahogany, oak, walnut, and ebonised wood.

19th century

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Early 19th Century Rosewood Stick Barometer by Corti of Exeter

From John Beazor Antiques

£1,550

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Victorian Long Range Stick Barometer by Negretti & Zambra London

19th century

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Victorian Long Range Stick Barometer by Negretti & Zambra London

From Jason Clarke Antiques

£2,200

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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

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19th century

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S. P. Cohen, 105 Buchanan St. Glasgow a 19th Century Figured Mahogany Cased Stick Barometer

From Gutlin Clocks

£1,500

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Mahogany Stick Barometer - Jb Bergna, Newcastle

19th century

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Mahogany Stick Barometer - Jb Bergna, Newcastle

From Athey Antiques

£1,450

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Cistern Stick Barometer

Rare Alexander Wright / Westminster Fortin Stick Barometer. Circa 1900.

Oak Cased Stick Barometer by J Hughes London

A Stick Barometer in the Style of Alexander Adie

Rare Bow Fronted Stick Barometer by Dollond of London

A Good 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer

Georgian Mahogany Stick Barometer by Tarone Gally & Co.

Late Eighteenth Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Gilbert London

Rare Early Victorian Stick Barometer Weather Station by S&b Solomons of London

A George III Mahogany Bow-fronted Stick Barometer

Mahogany Stick Barometer by Sandrino of Liverpool

Early 19th Century Rosewood Stick Barometer by Corti of Exeter

Victorian Long Range Stick Barometer by Negretti & Zambra London

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

S. P. Cohen, 105 Buchanan St. Glasgow a 19th Century Figured Mahogany Cased Stick Barometer

Mahogany Stick Barometer - Jb Bergna, Newcastle

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