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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VICTORIAN CARVED ANEROID BAROMETER

A good quality Victorian aneroid barometer. An architectural pediment with central finial. Dentil cornice mouldings and twin side columns. A carved base and dial surround. A porcelain dial with brass bezel surround. A long mercury thermometer to the porcelain scale. Circa 1890.

Height 36" / 92 cms " Width 12" / 31 cms Depth 3 " / 7 cms.

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EDWARDIAN CARVED ANEROID BAROMETER

An Edwardian aneroid wall barometer. A well carved oak case. A visible mechanism centre and blued steel weather pressure indicator hand. A brass bezel surround. Circa 1905.

Height/Width 8 1/2 " / 21 cms Depth 2 " / 5 cms.

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VICTORIAN CLOCK BAROMETER, PEARCE BRISTOL

A late Victorian carved walnut clock barometer. A well carved case of good colour and patina. A mercury thermometer. A scale of 25 to 31 inches on the main dial and signed by retailer 'Pearce Bristol'. A 7-day duaration timepiece mechanism with platform escapement. An enamel dial with blued steel 'moon' hands. Circa 1895.

Height 22 " / 56 Width 8" / 20 cms Depth 3" / 7 cms

£ 375 (US$ 468) (Euro 412)

WHITEHOUSE, LONDON POCKET BAROMETER

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A good quality English pocket barometer by J Whitehouse, Warwick St, Pimlico, London. The original case bronze gilding and silvered engraved dial. A rotating bezel. Circa 1900.

Height/Width 2 3/4" / 7 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" / 7 cms

£ 185 (US$ 213) (Euro 200)

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$ 144) (Euro 135)

A VICTORIAN CARVED ANEROID BAROMETER.

A late Victorian carved oak aneroid barometer. A very well carved case. An engraved silvered dial with scale markers and signed 'JAMES LUCKING & CO BIRMINGHAM. Circa 1895.

Height & Width 10 " / 26 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 7 cms

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ANTIQUE MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERS SECTION

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LOMBARDINI OF MANCHESTER GEORGIAN BAROMETER

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

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

£ 465 (US$ 667) (Euro 514)

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GEORGIAN GLOUCESTER MAHOGANY MERCURY BAROMETER

A late Georgian period mercury wheel barometer. A flame mahogany case with a swan neck pediment and brass central finial. Satinwood and ebonised banded case edging. Silvered dials to the hygrometer, thermometer and level. An ebonised surround to the convex mirror. Signed to the level 'J Truolidi & Co Gloucester. Circa 1830.

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

£ 425 (US$ 569) (Euro 467)

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WALTER GOUGH, LONDON GEORGIAN MERCURY BAROMETER.

A fine quality and rarer first period mercury wheel barometer. A swan neck pediment with ivory/bone finials. A hygrometer with an original adjuster below which turns the hygro. pointer. A long silvered dial to the mercury thermometer with a hinged opening door. The very well engraved main dial is signed 'WALTR. GOUGH No 21 MIDDLE ROW HOLBORN LONDON'. Choice flame mahogany veneers to the case with parquetry case inlays. Chequered case banding to the edges and around the dial. The original wooden bezel surrounding the main dial. Circa 1790.

Walter Gough of Holborn, London worked in the late 18th and early 19th century. In page 43 of Banfields' 'Wheel or Banjo Barometers' book a near identical barometer by Walter Gough is illustrated on page 43. He was also a watch and clockmaker and a clock is in Kew Palace as part of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's collection.

Height 39" / 99 cms Width 10 " / 26 cms Depth 3 " / 8 cms

£ 1750 (US$ 2293) (Euro 1962)

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a corti, 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 CORTI FECIT'. Circa 1820.

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$ 535) (Euro 502)

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TAGANI, NOTTINGHAM MERCURY BAROMETER

A late Georgian mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case with choice flame veneers with a swan neck pediment and the original brass finial. Banded case edging and the original ivorine set knob. Well silvered dials with a long mercury thermomeer scale. The level is engraved 'TAGANI, NOTTINGHAM'. Circa 1830.

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

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GEORGIAN PORTA OF NEWCASTLE MERCURY BAROMETER.

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

Porta of Newcastle 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

£ 450 (US$ 527) (Euro 494)

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ONION TOP MAHOGANY VICTORIAN BAROMETER

A Victorian mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case with an 'onion top' pediment with banded case edging. Well silvered dials and a central mirror. The level is engraved 'WARRANTEED CORRECT'. Circa 1860.

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

£ 320 (US$ 398) (Euro 364)

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william iv period MERCURY BAROMETER

A William IV period mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case with a swan neck pediment and the original brass finial. A tapered case with a stepped moulded base. Well silvered dials and a long thermometer. An engraved silvered level to the base'. Circa 1835.

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

£ 295 (US$ 343) (Euro 324)

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FRENCH LYRE SHAPED BAROMETER.

An early Victorian period French mercury wheel barometer. A stylish lyre shaped mahogany case with a carved pediment. A long thermometer scale indistinctly marked 'Cheulet a Haute'. The original recessed red alcohol thermometer. A tapered and domed base section. A later Victorian silvered dial which is well engraved with a blued steel pointer. Circa 1840.

Height 35" / 89 cms Width 13 1/2 " / 34 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms

£ 350 (US$ 434) (Euro 398)

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18th Century Luisetti of london MERCURY BAROMETER.

A fine quality early example of a mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case with choice veneers and a swan neck pediment. A wider and deeper case with an opening door for the long scale thermometer with silvered dial. Parquetry case inlays with chequered banding detailing. A silvered engraved dial signed 'Luisetti, London'. Circa 1780.

Height 37" / 94 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 24 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 7 cms

£ 1250 (US$ 1637) (Euro 1374)

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G SORDELLI, LONDON GEORGIAN MERCURY BAROMETER

A Georgian period mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case with an architectural pediment and original brass central finial. Marquetry and parquetry shell inlays to the case. A long engraved silvered dial. The main dial is engraved 'G SORDELLI, LONDON'. Circa 1820.

G Sordelli of 23, Baldwin Gardens Holborn, London is recorded in Banfields' 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1820.

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

£ 475 (US$ 641) (Euro 523)

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VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD MERCURY BAROMETER

An early Victorian rosewood cased mercury wheel barometer. A swan neck pediment and the original brass finial. Silvered dials to the hygrometer, thermometer, main dial and level. The original convex mirror to the centre. Circa 1850.

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

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DARLINGTON VICTORIAN MAHOGANY MERCURY BAROMETER

An early Victorian mahogany cased mercury wheel barometer. A swan neck pediment with a decorative brass finial. Silvered dials to the hygrometer, thermometer, main dial and level. The original convex mirror to the centre. Engraved main dial by maker 'P MEDICI, DARLINGTON'. Circa 1850.

Peter Medici of Darlington is recorded as working in the Newcastle and Shotley Bridge area. Another family member worked in Middlesbrough.

Height 38 " / 97 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

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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$ 339) (Euro 318)

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VICTORIAN SEA COAST STICK BAROMETER

A good quality Victorian mercury 'sea coast' stick barometer. A heavy oak case with an arched pediment with carving. Twin original vernier scale adjusters and carving either side. A carved cistern cover. A high quality mercury thermometer with coiled botom section. Twin dials with weather predictions and 27 to 31" and a large bore mercury tube. Circa 1860.

These examples were often seen in glass cases in sea side resorts, some still survive to this day.

Height 40 " / 102 cms Width 6 " / 16 cms Depth 3 1/2 " / 9 cms.

£ 750 (US$ 967) (Euro 826)

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HILL & PRICE OF BRISTOL WALNUT STICK BAROMETER .

A Victorian stick barometer by Hill & Price of Bristol. A burr walnut case with an arched pediment and top hanging loop. Choice case veneers and the original vernier set know. A vernier slide adjuster to the twin plates signed 'Hill & Price, Bristol'. Circa 1875.

Hill & Price of Bristol are recorded in Banfields' 'Barometer Makers and retailers' book as working in the Victorian period.

Height 36" / 92 cms Width 4 " / 10 cms

Depth 3 / 8 cms

£ 690 (US$ 903) (Euro 761)

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RARE ANGLE BAROMETER AIANO, LONDON.

A rare angle or 'sign post' double stick barometer. A mahogany case with chequered banded inlays and parquetry. Twin vernier scale adjusters to the end of the scale and shown by small brass loops on the dial. Twin mercury tubes to the very finely engraved silvered scales. Circa 1810.

Charles Aiano of London and Canterbury is a noted maker who made some fine instruments. He is recorded in Banfield' 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from around 1790.

Height 33 1/2 " / 85 cms

Width (length of scale and case side) 26" / 67 cms

Depth 2 / 5 cms

£ 4850 (US$ 6287) (Euro 5332)

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HALIFAX AREA STICK BAROMETER

A Regency period English stick barometer. An oak case with chamfered case sides and an opening base cover. A pagoda pediment surmounted by 3 brass finials and side columns. A paper scale with weather predictions typical of those found in the Halifax area. Marked on the scales 'Fecit'. Circa 1825.

Height 37" / 95 cms Width 6 1/2 " / 16 cms Depth 2 " / 5 cms.

£ 625 (US$ 787) (Euro 688)

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VICTORIAN SEA COAST STICK BAROMETER

A good quality Victorian mercury 'sea coast' stick barometer. A heavy oak case with an arched pediment with carving. An original vernier scale adjuster and carving either side. A carved cistern cover. A high quality mercury thermometer with coiled botom section and bevelled glass. Twin dials with weather predictions and 27 to 31" and a large bore mercury tube. Circa 1860.

These examples were often seen in glass cases in sea side resorts, some still survive to this day.

Height 40 " / 102 cms Width 6 " / 16 cms Depth 3 1/2 " / 9 cms.

£ 725 (US$ 937) (Euro 806)

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ILLINGWORTH OF HALIFAX GEORGIAN STICK BAROMETER

A Georgian period Yorkshire mercury stick barometer. A mahogany case with crossbanded edging and the original convex base cover. A glass front wooden framed opening door. The original paper scales in good condition with four country and sea scape scenes to the corner signed 'Jn Illingworth Fecit Halifax'.

John Illingworth of Halifax is recorded in Banfield's 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working 1790-1810.

Height 39" / 99 cms Width 6 " / 15 cms Depth 3 " / 7 cms

£ 575 (US$ 748) (Euro 632)

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GEORGIAN BOW FRONTED STICK BAROMETER, STOTT OF DUMFRIES.

A quality Georgian period Scottish bow fronted stick barometer. A mahogany case with a convex middle and an original brass finial to the pediment. A concave and convex pediment above the scale from 26 to 31 inches. Signed 'Stott Dumfries' in an oval to the dial. An unusual and clever vernier slide adjuster with brass lever to the right below the dial. Canted corners to the cistern with a Georgian marquetry inlay. Circa 1790.

A very similar bowfronted stick baromer by Stott of Dumfries is illustrated In Goodison's 'English Barometers 1680-1860' book.

Height 40 " / 102 cms Width 4 1/2 " / 12 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms

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RARER ADMIROL FITZROY EXAMPLE WITH CLOCK

An Admirol Fitzroy barometer, a rarer example with a clock. A golden oak case with crossed 'roof' pediment with inset clock. A painted dial with slow/fast adjuster and blued steel hands. A detailed back paper showing weather predictions with thermometer and storm tube. An original label to the case back. Circa 1890.

Height 52 " / 132 cms Width 13 " / 33 cms Depth 3 1/2 " / 8 cms

£ 750 (US$ 989) (Euro 833)