What is a weather glass instrument?

A weather glass instrument is a historical atmospheric monitor used indoors to track barometric pressure changes. These devices range from tall wooden stick barometers to compact aneroid dials and clock combinations.

How do stick and wheel barometers differ?

Stick barometers use a long vertical tube displaying mercury against a sliding scale for direct readings. Wheel or banjo barometers use a pulley and cord system to turn a dial pointer based on internal pressure changes.

Where should I place a barometer?

Barometers suit hallways, studies, or living rooms away from direct heat sources and open windows. Wall-mounted versions require secure fixings to support the weight of hardwood cases and glass components.

How do I identify the period of a barometer?

Georgian instruments often feature clean mahogany stick designs with architectural pediments and silvered brass plates. Victorian and Edwardian models lean towards heavier carved oak, walnut, rosewood, and elaborate Black Forest ornamentation.

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A weather glass instrument anticipates atmospheric shifts, bringing together practical science and decorative cabinet-making.

19th century

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Negretti & Zambra Mercurial Barometer

From Heydays Antiques

£650

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Georgian Rosewood & Inlaid "Fagioli" of Clerkenwell London Mercurial Barometer

19th century

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Georgian Rosewood & Inlaid "Fagioli" of Clerkenwell London Mercurial Barometer

From S J Bean Clocks & Antiques

£795

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Rare Regency Birds Eye & Mahogany Mercury Barometer

19th century

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Rare Regency Birds Eye & Mahogany Mercury Barometer

From Heydays Antiques

£1,200

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Clock and Barometer in the Shape of a Caduceus

19th century

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Clock and Barometer in the Shape of a Caduceus

From Chalfont Clocks

£1,660

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19th century

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Mid-victorian Marine Barometer

From Beechmount Antiques

£395

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Negretti & Zambra Oak Aneroid Barometer with Thermometer

19th century

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Negretti & Zambra Oak Aneroid Barometer with Thermometer

From Heydays Antiques

£265

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Superb Victorian Carved Oak Banjo Barometer

19th century

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Superb Victorian Carved Oak Banjo Barometer

From Sturmans Antiques

£349

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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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A Highly Attractive Walnut Stick Barometer

18th century

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A Highly Attractive Walnut Stick Barometer

From The Antique Clock Co.

£5,800

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Early Victorian Sympiesometer by Charles Baker of 244 High Holborn, London.

19th century

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Early Victorian Sympiesometer by Charles Baker of 244 High Holborn, London.

From Jason Clarke Antiques

£2,750

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Some Victorian aneroid barometers feature exposed skeletonised clockwork movements, allowing observers to watch the tiny brass gears shift alongside the weather.

Antique Wall Clock/barometer/thermometer

1900 - 1920

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Antique Wall Clock/barometer/thermometer

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£750

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A Pozzoby London a Late 18th Century Boxwood and Ebony Inlaid Mahogany Stick Barometer

19th century

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A Pozzoby London a Late 18th Century Boxwood and Ebony Inlaid Mahogany Stick Barometer

From Gutlin Clocks

£900

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A Farmers Negretti & Zambra Stick Barometer

19th century

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A Farmers Negretti & Zambra Stick Barometer

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£625

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French Gilt Brass Aneroid Barometer by Toricelli

19th century

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French Gilt Brass Aneroid Barometer by Toricelli

From The Antique Clock Co.

£1,750

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19th century

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19th Century Danish Carved Walnut Barometer

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£395

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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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Weather Glass Instrument

Negretti & Zambra Mercurial Barometer

Georgian Rosewood & Inlaid "Fagioli" of Clerkenwell London Mercurial Barometer

Rare Regency Birds Eye & Mahogany Mercury Barometer

Clock and Barometer in the Shape of a Caduceus

Mid-victorian Marine Barometer

Negretti & Zambra Oak Aneroid Barometer with Thermometer

Superb Victorian Carved Oak Banjo Barometer

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

A Highly Attractive Walnut Stick Barometer

Early Victorian Sympiesometer by Charles Baker of 244 High Holborn, London.

Antique Wall Clock/barometer/thermometer

A Pozzoby London a Late 18th Century Boxwood and Ebony Inlaid Mahogany Stick Barometer

A Farmers Negretti & Zambra Stick Barometer

French Gilt Brass Aneroid Barometer by Toricelli

19th Century Danish Carved Walnut Barometer

Victorian Long Range Stick Barometer by Negretti & Zambra London

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