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.

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CARVED OAK ANEROID BAROMETER

A late Victorian aneroid barometer. A well carved case with and apple and pear to the base. An enamel dial with red numbering to the circular mercury thermometer. An enamel dial to the main dial with brass bezel surround and pressure markings from 26 to 31 inches. Circa 1900.

Height 31 " / 80 cms Width 12" / 30 cms Depth 2 " / 6 cms.

£ 125 (US$ 163) (Euro 148)

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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.

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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

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EBONISED VICTORIAN BAROMETER

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An ebonised aneroid wall barometer. Turned case mouldings and a brass dial surround. A white dial with pressure markings from 26 to 31". Circa 1890.

Height/Width 9 / 23mm Depth 2" / 5 cms.

£ 89 (US$ 115) (Euro 105)

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 walnut barometer. A well carved case. A visible dial centre showing the mechanism and scale markers to the dial outer. Circa 1895.

Height & Width 8 " / 21 cms Depth 2 " / 5 cms

£ 85 (US$ 111) (Euro 102)

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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GRASSI & FONTANA OF EXETER GEORGIAN 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 'GRASSI & FONTANA EXETER' with central engraving. Circa 1820.

Grassi & Fontana of Exeter are recorded in Banfields 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1815.

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

£ 465 (US$ 609) (Euro 553)

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A ORTELLI OF BUCKINGHAM GEORGIAN MERCURY BAROMETER.

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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FONTANA, EXETER VICTORIAN MERCURY BAROMETER.

A Victorian period mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case with a swan neck pediment and original brass central finial. A hygrometer, thermometer, mirror, main dial and level. The level is engraved by maker 'FONTANA EXETER'. Circa 1845.

Fontana of Exeter is recorded in Banfields 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1840-1860. He is noted as working in Cowick Street.

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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GIRONIMO OF BRISTOL MERCURY BAROMETER.

A William IV period mercury wheel barometer. A fine quality tapered mahogany case with a swan neck pediment and original brass central finial. A hygrometer, thermometer, main dial and level. The silvered level is engraved by maker 'GIRONIMO BRISTOL'. Circa 1835.

Gironimo of Bristol is recorded in Banfields 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1830-1855.

Height 37" / 94 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 24 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms

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FRENCH GILTWOOD MERCURY BAROMETER

A good quality French giltwood barometer. Carved bows to the pediment and moulded edging to the case. A painted wooded board dial with the original blued steel hand. The original circular spiral alcohol thermometer running up the middle of the case. In good original condition with written scale markings.

The base is signed 'Par Andrioly Rue Greneta, Paris'. This example dates to circa 1830.

Height 33" / 84 cms Width 29 " / 58 cms Depth 3 " / 8 cms

£ 925 (US$ 1174) (Euro 1073)

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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BASTER, MANCHESTER SHIPS BAROMETER .

A Victorian ships stick barometer. A mahogany case with an arched pediment and top hanging loop. A brass rotating gimball wall bracket. Ivorine scale to the top and mercury thermometer. A sliding vernier scale with weather predictions and signed to the top 'Baster 17, Cliff Street, Ratcliffe'. Circa 1865.

Height 38 " / 97 cms

Width 3 " / 8 cms

Depth 6 / 15 cms (including brass gimball)

£ 890 (US$ 1165) (Euro 1059)

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HILL & PRICE OF BRISTOL STICK BAROMETER.

A Victorian period stick barometer. A mahogany case with a stepped pediment. Choice flame mahogany veneers to the case with a mercury thermometer to the middle. An Ivorine engraved dial signed 'Hill & Price Opticians Bristol'. An adjusting slide vernier scale to the main dial with weather predictions and air pressure. Circa 1875.

Hill & Price of Bristol are recorded in Banfields' 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1870.

Height 36" / 93 cms Width 5 " / 13 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms

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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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