A very large selection of Antique barometers from mercury wheel barometers to Antique stick barometers. All Antique barometers are carefully overhauled, barographs also stocked.

PLEASE DO ASK FOR A CLOSE-UP VIDEO CLIP BY E.MAIL IF THIS HELPS YOU. PLEASE PHONE 0117 956 5281 TO ORDER OR ENQUIRE

A GEORGIAN MERCURY BAROMETER

in a mahogany case with an architectural pediment and brass finial. Marquetry shell inlays to the case of good colour and patination. Satinwood inlays to the case edging. Signed to the silvered engraved dial 'J Silve, Plymouth'. Circa 1820.

Silve of Plymouth is recorded in Banfields' 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working at 9, East Street in circa 1820.

Height 39" / 98 cms

£ 645 (US$ 1044) (Euro 709)

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

A MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER

in a mahogany case with satinwood edging. A swan neck pediment with central brass finial. A silvered engraved thermometer scale and main dial. Circa 1830.

Signed to the main dial ' A Martinelli, Halesworth '.

Height 37 " / 94 cms

£ 580 (US$ 939) (Euro 638)

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

A FRENCH LOUIS XV1 PERIOD MERCURY BAROMETER

in giltwood. A wooden dial with scale from 27 to 29 inches. A decorative coiled central thermometer with scale. The dial is signed ' Soamany Palais Egalite, Paris'. This example dates to circa 1780.

18th century French giltwood barometers are scarce and sought after.

Height 37" /94 cms

£ 2600 (US$ 4290) (Euro 2863)

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

A VICTORIAN CLOCK BAROMETER

in a well carved case of nautical design. A timepiece mechanism of 8-day duration to the enamel dial. A barometer with inset thermometer to the bottom. Circa 1890.

Height 21/53 cms " / 11/18 cms wide.

£ 365 (US$ 591) (Euro 406)

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

A CHINESE GEOMANCER COMPASS

Very well detailed with central compass and separate wooden disc with calculations. 19th century.

These are used for orienting buildings for good 'Fen Shui' to determine a healthy position to build a house or hold an event.

Width 11 "/ 28 cms

£ 165 (US$ 261) (Euro 182)

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD WHEEL BAROMETER

with an ' onion top ' pediment. A hygrometer, thermometer, main dial and level with engraved silvered dials. Circa 1860.

Height 37" / 94 cms

£ 360 (US$ 594) (Euro 421)

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

A POCKET BAROMETER

with a silvered engraved scale. Complete with the original velvet lined case. Circa 1860.

Height 1 3/4 " / 4 1/2cms

£ 155 (US$ 246) (Euro 171)

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

A VICTORIAN BAROGRAPH

in a walnut case with brass carrying handle. A higher quality example with a central thermometer. Made by Negretti & Zambra who are noted instrument makers.

Height 7"/ 18 cms

SOLD

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

A SMALL SIGHTING INSTRUMENT

in a brass case with adjustable side sighting markers. Engraved to the case ' H.M. Elliot' and signed to the inner scale 'J Hicks, Hatton Garden, London'

Height 2 3/4 " / 7cms

£ 95 (US$ 104) (Euro 148)

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

A GEORGIAN MERCURY STICK BAROMETER

of good quality in a mahogany case with carved detailing. A well proportioned, slim case. An arched silvered engraved dial signed to the top 'Robson, North Shields'.

Samuel Robson is recorded as working in North Shields in 1784.

Height 36" / 92 cms

£ 1165 (US$ 1922) (Euro 1339)

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

A GEORGIAN MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER

with an architectural pediment and shell and fan inlays to the mahogany case. Silvered engraved main dial and thermometer. Banded ebonised and satinwood case edging. Circa 1820.

Height 38 " / 96 cms

£ 590 (US$ 973) (Euro 678)

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

12.

A SMALL ANEROID BAROMETER

with enamel dials. A thermometer and main dial with brass bezel surround. A well carved oak case. Circa 1895.

Height 24 " / 63 cms

SOLD

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

---

13.

A SMALL POCKET BAROMETER

with a finely engraved silvered dial signed 'Rowell Oxford'. The original gilding to the case. Complete with the original velvet lined case.

Richard Rowell of Oxford is recorded in Banfields' 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working 1834-1865.

Height 2 " / 4 1/2 cms

£ 185 (US$ 293) (Euro 204)

 

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

---

14.

A small pocket compass in the original blue velvet lined case. A blued steel hand with North and South gilt markings. Circa 1890.

Height 1 1/2 " / 4 cms

SOLD

Click here to view detailed image 1

Click here to view detailed image 2

---

Please contact us at the e-mail address at the top of the page, or click here to contact us.