Kembery Antique Clocks Barometers Stock

JAMES LUCKING, BIRMINGHAM & LEICESTER BAROGRAPH

A fine quality English barograph. A rarer brass case of neat proportions and bevelled glass panels. An 8 chamber mechanism with the original gilded platform signed 'JAMES LUCKING BIRMINGHAM & LEICESTER'. The original ink bottle and a mercury thermometer. Circa 1910.

Height 6 " / 15 cms.

Width 12" / 30cms

Depth 6 1/2 " / 16cms.

£ 625 (US$ 752) (Euro 688)

SHORT & MASON ANEROID BAROMETER

A late Victorian aneroid barometer by noted makers Short & Mason of London. A brass case with the original bronze patinated finish. A silvered dial with scale from 28 to 31. An adjustable brass bezel surround. Circa 1895.

Height 4 1/2 " / 11 cms Depth 2 " / 6 cms.

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SURVEYING ANEROID BAROMETER AND CASE

A good quality surveying barometer with the original fitted leather case. The original bronze patina to the case and silvered dial with scale from 26 to 32 inches. A rotating inner ring with adjustable knob on the outside. A magnifying glass which swivels in or out. Engraved to the silvered dial 'Surveying Aneroid, A FRANKS OPTICIAN MANCHESTER'. Circa 1900.

Width, Height 3 " / 8 cms Depth 1 1/4" / 3 cms.

£ 245 (US$ 296) (Euro 267)

gilded POCKET BAROMETER

An English pocket barometer. The original gilded case with rotating bezel. A silvered dial with indicators from 23 to 31 inches covered by bevelled glass. Complete with the original leather bound case. Circa 1895.

Height/Width 2 " / 4cms

£ 165 (US$ 201) (Euro 181)

ENGLISH POCKET BAROMETER

A high quality English pocket barometer. The original case gilding and silvered engraved dial. A rotating bezel with pointer. Complete with the original leather bound case. A 'horseshoe' thermometer to the dial. Circa 1900.

Height/Width 55 mm

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J H STEWARD POCKET BAROMETER

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A good quality English pocket barometer by J H Steward, London. The original case gilding and silvered engraved dial. A rotating bezel. Complete with the original leather bound case. Circa 1900.

Height/Width 2 3/4" / 5.5 cms

£ 185 (US$ 243) (Euro 212)

ENGLISH POCKET BAROMETER

An English pocket barometer. The original gilded case with rotating bezel. An enamel dial with indicators from 25 to 31 inches covered by bevelled glass. Circa 1895.

Height/Width 48mm

£ 125 (US$ 141) (Euro 155)

A VICTORIAN CARVED ANEROID BAROMETER.

A late Victorian carved golden oak barometer. A carved case with a shaped pediment and central floral carving. An enamel dial to the thermometer and main dial with detailed lettering. Circa 1895.

Height 31" / 81 cms Width 10" / 26 cms Depth 3 " / 7 cms

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ANTIQUE MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERS SECTION

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SOMALVICO OF LONDON GEORGIAN BAROMETER

A Georgian mercury wheel barometer of Sheraton style. Choice grain to the case with hygrometer, thermometer, convex mirror and main dial. Silvered engraved dials. The main larger 10" dial is signed by highly regarded makers 'Somalvico London'. Circa 1820.

Height 43 " /110 cms Width 12" / 31 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms

£ 475 (US$ 593) (Euro 536)

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Jasper, Salop MERCURY BAROMETER

A William IV period mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case with a swan-neck pediment and original brass finial. Silvered engraved dials and thermometer with level to the base. A larger 10" dial example.

Height 41 " / 104 cms Width 12" / 31 cms Depth 2" / 5 cms

£ 395 (US$ 477) (Euro 442)

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A ORTELLI OF BUCKINGHAM GEORGIAN MERCURY BAROMETER.

A Georgian period mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case with an architectural pediment and brass central finial. Marquetry shell inlays to the case. A long engraved silvered dial. The main dial is engraved 'A ORTELLI BUCKINGHAM WARRANTEED'. Circa 1820.

A Ortelli of Buckingham is recorded in Banfields 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1810-1830.

Height 38 " / 97 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 24 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms

£ 475 (US$ 578) (Euro 522)

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a corti, georgian mercury barometer.

A Corti is recorded in Banfields 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working in London from 1810-1840 at 7 Grenville Street. There is also a maker of the same name in Glasgow but his working dates are later.

Height 38 " / 97 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 24 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms

£ 465 (US$ 568) (Euro 512)

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A FALCIOLA, NOTTINGHAM GEORGIAN MERCURY BAROMETER.

A Falciola of Nottingham is recorded in Banfields 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1810-1830.

Height 38 " / 97 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 24 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms

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VICTORIAN MERCURY BAROMETER

A Victorian mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case with a swan neck pediment and original brass finial. Banded case edging and the original ivorine set knob. Well silvered dials an a convex mirror. The level is engraved 'Warranteed Correct'.

Height 39" / 98 cms Width 10" / 26 cms Depth 2" / 5 cms

£ 295 (US$ 357) (Euro 324)

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AIANO OF WHITEHAVEN GEORGIAN MERCURY BAROMETER

Height 38 " / 97 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 24 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms

£ 450 (US$ 549) (Euro 496)

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J GILARDINI BRISTOL MERCURY BAROMETER

An early Victorian mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case of good proportions with a swan neck pediment and the original brass finial. Choice mahogany veneers to the case. Well silvered engraved hygrometer, thermometer, convex mirror, level and main dial with a country scene.

J Gilardini of Bristol is listed in Banfields' Barometer makers and retailers' book as working from circa 1835-1855.

Height 39 " / 99 cms Width 10" / 26 cms Depth 2" / 5 cms

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ANTIQUE MERCURY STICK BAROMETERS SECTION

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BRIGHTON STICK BAROMETER.

A mahogany cased stick barometer of slim proportions. A rounded top with scale from 27 to 31 with slide scale indicator and a brass cage to the red alcohol thermometer. A rounded mahogany cover to the base. Signed to the dial 'I Blatt, Brighton. Circa 1970.

Height 36" / 91 cms

Width 29 " / 74 cms Depth 3" / 7 cms

£ 295 (US$ 386) (Euro 334)

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GEORGIAN DOLLAND OF LONDON STICK BAROMETER

A fine quality Georgian mercury stick barometer by this noted maker. A mahogany case with an arched pediment. An adjustable vernier scale and cased maked in gilt 'J.C.R.' which is likely to be the first owner. A well engraved silvered dial with scale from 27 to 31. Circa 1795.

Examples of Dolland stick barometers are illustrated in Banfields 'Stick or Cistern Barometers' book. The family worked in the 18th and 19th century producing fine barometers.

Height 35" / 90 cms Width 4 " / 10 cms Depth 3 " / 8 cms.

£ 1350 (US$ 1714) (Euro 1525)

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ADIE, EDINBURGH SHIPS STICK BAROMETER

A well made ships stick barometer on a rotating gimball. Silvered engraved dials to the opening hinged door with thermometer. A mahogany case of slim proportions with brass cistern cover and pivoting gimball.

Adie of Edinburgh is a noted instrument maker, this is a 20th century copy made to a high standard.

Height 35" / 90 cms

Width 3" / 7 cms

Depth 2" / 5 cms

£ 675 (US$ 847) (Euro 769)

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JAMES POWELL, WORCESTER GEORGIAN STICK BAROMETER .

A Georgian period stick barometer by James Powell of Worcester. An architectural pediment with the original finial. An opening door to the silvered engraved dial with slide adjuster and mercury thermometer. Choice grain to the pale mahogany case with bookmatched veneers. The original cistern cover and brass strap.

James Powell of Worcester is recorded as working from 1804-1808 and was also a clock and watchmaker to the Prince of Wales.

Height 38 " / 97 cms

Width 5 " / 13 cms

Depth 2 1/2 / 6 cms

£ 1250 (US$ 1589) (Euro 1438)

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D Mc GREGOR, GLASGOW & GREENOCK SHIPS STICK BAROMETER.

A Victorian period ships type stick barometer. A rosewood case with fine mother of pearl inlay and pewter stringing. An arched pediment with brass loop fixing as well as the rotating brass gimball. The main dial marked 'D Mc Gregor Glasgow & Greenock' and twin vernier scale slide adjusters. An original vernier adjuster knob. A mercury thermometer. Circa 1870.

D Mc Gregor of Glasgow and Greenock are recorded in Banfields' 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1856. They also had offices in London.

Height 36" / 92 cms

Width 3 1/2 " / 9 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms

£ 950 (US$ 1158) (Euro 1063)

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FREEMAN OF GREAT YARMOUTH STICK BAROMETER

A Victorian rosewood stick barometer of slim proportions. An arched Ivorine dial with mercury thermometer with the original brass cage. A sealed cistern with mercury tube. A rosewood case with nice grain to the wood. The original cistern cover. Signed to the arched dial 'FREEMAN GT. YARMOUTH' Circa 1860.

Height 36 " / 92 cms Width 3 " / 8 cms Depth 2 " / 5 cms.

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