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)

SMALL CARVED ANEROID BAROMETER

A late Victorian aneroid barometer. A carved oak case in a rope twist design. A silvered dial with scale from 26 to 31. A brass bezel surround. Circa 1900.

Height 8 " / 22 cms Depth 2 " / 6 cms.

SOLD

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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)

WHITEHOUSE, PIMLICO POCKET BAROMETER

A quality English pocket barometer. A brass case with bronze patination. A silvered dial signed 'J Whitehouse, Warwick St, Pimlico' covered by bevelled glass. A rotating bezel. Circa 1890.

Height/Width 2 3/4 " / 7 cms Depth 1 " / 3 cms.

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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)

rowell of oxford pocket BAROMETER.

A good quality English pocket barometer by Rowell, Oxford. The original case gilding and silvered engraved dial. A rotating bezel. Complete with the original leather bound case.

Height/Width 2" / 4 cms

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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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P CAPRANI OF BRISTOL MAHOGANY BAROMETER

A Victorian mahogany mercury wheel barometer. Choice grain to the case with hygrometer, thermometer, convex mirror, main dial & level. Silvered engraved dials. The level signed by maker 'P CAPRANI BRISTOL'. Circa 1835.

Height 37" / 95 cms Width 10" / 16 cms Depth 2" / 5 cms

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PEDRONE, BRISTOL 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. A convex 'butlers' mirror with ebonised reeded surround.

P Pedrone of Bristol is listed in Banfields 'Barometer Makers and Retailers book as working from circa 1830-1850. This example dates to circa 1835.

Height 37" / 94 cms Width 10" / 26 cms Depth 2" / 5 cms

£ 395 (US$ 477) (Euro 432)

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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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B MAZZUCHIESE, GLOUCESTER GEORGIAN mercury barometer.

A Georgian mahogany 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 'B Mazzuchiese Gloucester'. Circa 1820.

Height 37" / 95 cms Width 10" / 26 cms Depth 2" / 5 cms

Mazzuchiese of Gloucester is recorded in Banfields 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1820 - 1845.

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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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WHITE & BARR GLASGOW STICK BAROMETER .

A Scottish Victorian period mercury stick barometer. A well carved pediment and bevelled glass to the dial. The original vernier scale adjuster to the mahogany case. A mercury thermometer to the case middle and the original carved cistern cover to the base. The dial is signed 'White & Barr, Glasgow'

James White of Glasgow was in partnership with Barr from 1857-1859 and worked at Renfield Street and Gordon Street. He was instrument maker to the University of Glasgow. Circa 1858.

Height 40 " / 102 cms

Width 5 " / 13 cms

Depth 2 1/2 / 6 cms

£ 750 (US$ 1004) (Euro 847)

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G COMOLI, NEWCASTLE GEORGIAN STICK BAROMETER.

A Georgian period stick barometer. An architectural pediment with the original brass finial. A mahogany case with matched veneers and satinwood chequered banded case edging. The original circular bulb cistern cover. A very well engraved silvered dial with slide indicator and the original bulb thermometer. Circa 1815.

The dial is signed 'G COMOLI NEWCASTLE' and could be Newcastle-Under Lyme or Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Height 39" / 97 cms

Width 5 " / 13 cms Depth 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.

£ 575 (US$ 691) (Euro 632)