Kembery Antique Clocks Barometers Stock

STEWARD, LONDON, BAROGRAPH

An English barograph. A mahogany case with ogee bracket feet. A twin chamber with bronzed platform signed 'JH Steward, Strand, London'. Circa 1930.

Height 7 1/2 " / 19cms.

Width 15" / 38cms

Depth 9 " / 23cms.

£ 495 (US$ 634) (Euro 584)

CARVED ANEROID BAROMETER

A high quality late Victorian aneroid barometer. A carved oak case with scrolled edges and pediment. An enamel dial with scale from 26 to 31 with red letter starts and visible mechanism to the centre. A brass bezel surround. A quality swirl mercury thermometer to the enamel scale. Circa 1895.

Height 38 " / 97 cms Width 10 1/2 " / 27 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms.

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STEVENS OF BRECON SHIPS TYPE ANEROID BAROMETER

A good quality Edwardian ships type aneroid barometer. A golden oak case with cast brass bezel surround with bevelled glass. A porcelain dial with scale from 26 to 31 and signed by maker/retailer S Evans, Brecon. Circa 1910.

Width 8" / 20 cms Depth 4" / 10 cms.

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HUGHES & SON, ANEROID BAROMETER

A good quality English pocket barometer. A gilded case with rotating bezel. A silvered dial signed 'M Pillischer, London' covered by bevelled glass. A horseshoe shaped thermometer to the dial. Circa 1880.

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

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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.

£ 195 (US$ 250) (Euro 230)

1906 SILVER ANEROID BAROMETER

A good quality English pocket barometer by noted makers Negretti & Zambra of London. The original case gilding and silvered engraved dial. A rotating bezel. Numbered 2627, circa 1900.

Height/Width 2 3/4" / 7 cms Depth 1 " / 2.5cms.

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A VICTORIAN CARVED ANEROID BAROMETER.

A late Victorian carved oak barometer. A well carved case with a scrolled pediment. An enamel dial to the thermometer and main dial with nicely scripted lettering. Circa 1890.

Height 36" / 91 cms Width 10" / 26 cms Depth 3 " / 7 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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A rosewood mercury barometer BY EVANS, WELSHPOOL.

A Victorian rosewood mercury wheel barometer. Choice grain to the case with hygrometer, thermometer, convex mirror, main dial & level. Silvered engraved dials. The level signed by maker 'Evans Welspool'.

Circa 1870.

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

£ 375 (US$ 480) (Euro 442)

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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$ 517) (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$ 612) (Euro 538)

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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.

£ 450 (US$ 581) (Euro 508)

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rare 4" dial ROSEWOOD MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER

A rare small 4" mercury wheel barometer. A slim rosewood case with a swan neck pediment and brass finial. A hygrometer and silvered thermometer with large base alcohol bottom. A well engraved silvered dial and the base level engraved 'M Poppi, Holborn (London). Circa 1840.

Height 37" / 94 cms Width 6 1/2 " / 16 cms Depth 2 " / 5 cms

£ 825 (US$ 1064) (Euro 941)

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TORRE & CO LONDON GEORGIAN MERCURY BAROMETER

A Georgian mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case with an architectural pediment and original brass finial. Fine marquetry inlays to the case and banding to the edges. Well silvered engraved long scale thermometer and main dial.

Torre & Co of 12 Leigh St, Red Lion Square London is listed in Banfields 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1805-1830. This example dates to circa 1815.

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

£ 475 (US$ 627) (Euro 536)

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BRYAN LINCOLN MERCURY BAROMETER

A William IV period mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case of good proportions with a swan neck pediment and the original brass finial. Choice mahogany veneers with banded case edging. Well silvered engraved hygrometer, thermometer, level and main 8 " dial. Circa 1835.

Height 39 " / 99 cms Width 10" / 26 cms Depth 3 " / 7 cms

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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

£ 395 (US$ 521) (Euro 442)

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. Bookmatched mahogany case veneers. The original cistern cover and brass strap. An architectural pediment with the original brass finial. A well engraved silvered dial with slide adjuster and scale from 27 to 31. Circa 1795.

A near identical example is illustrated on page 75 of Banfields 'Stick or Cistern Barometers' book. The family worked in the 18th and 19th century producing fine barometers.

Height 37" / 95 cms Width 5 " / 13 cms Depth 4 " / 10 cms.

£ 1450 (US$ 1871) (Euro 1639)

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BITHRAY, ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON

A Victorian rosewood stick barometer. Bone/Ivorine engraved dial with scale from 27 to 31. A vernier slide adjuster and a mercury bulb thermometer. The original cistern cover to the slim case with choice veneers. Circa 1850.

Bithray of Royal Exchange, London is recorded in Banfields' 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1827-1860.

Height 35" / 90 cms

Width 3 1/2 " / 9 cms

Depth 2" / 5 cms

£ 575 (US$ 741) (Euro 651)

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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

£ 975 (US$ 1257) (Euro 1102)

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MURRAY & HEATH, LONDON STICK BAROMETER

A Victorian stick barometer. A quality oak case with a moulded pediment and cornice moulding. A central mercury thermometer box with bevelled glass. Vernier scale to the main dial signed 'MURRAY & HEATH, MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY'. A nicely shaped original cistern cover. A large bore mercury tube.

Murray & Heath of London are recorded in Banfields 'Barometer makers and retailers' book as working from 1857-1883. This example dates to circa 1865.

Height 39" / 99 cms Width 5 " / 13 cms Depth 2 1/2" / 7 cms.

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ADMIRAL FITZROY BAROMETER

A golden oak cased Admiral Fitzroy barometer. A well carved pediment. Twin brass slide indicators. Backpaper with weather predictions, mercury tube, thermometer and storm tube all in good condition. Circa 1870.

Height 46 " / 117 cms Width 10 " / 26 cms Depth 3 " / 8 cms.

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ADMIRAL FITZROY POLYTECHNIC BAROMETER

An Admiral Fitzroy Polytechnic barometer. A silvered dial with vernier adjusters to each side. A thermometer, storm tube and instructions visible through the case glass. A well carved golden oak case. Circa 1890

Height 42 " / 107 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 24 cms Depth 3 " / 7 cms.

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