Summary:
• Item: Banjo Barometer
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, United Kingdom
• Wood: Rosewood
• Made by W. N. Telford, Chester
• Shaped “onion” top & bottom pediment design
• Small silvered hygrometer dial
• Mercury thermometer column gauge
• Large 8 inch silvered round mercury pressure dial
• Inscribed small spirit level dial
• Convex glass & brass bezels to all dials
• Central mirror in a reeded frame
• Original wall mounted bracket hook
• Excellent working condition
• Sympathetically restored & serviced
• Excellent quality
• Solid in joint
• 2 year warranty
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is an example of a very good quality early antique five glass “onion top” Victorian rosewood banjo / wheel mercury barometer, in excellent working condition, circa 1860, by W. N. Telford, Chester. The barometer frame is constructed of top quality solid rosewood with a classic “onion top” pediment, this design is repeated at the foot of the barometer. At the top of the barometer is a small round-silvered metal dial housing a hygrometer, protected by convex glass. A hygrometer is an instrument used for measuring the moisture content in the atmosphere. Further below sits a silvered metal backed mercury thermometer, which allows you to read the temperature in Fahrenheit units of measure. Further below is a small elegant convex glass mirror, flanked by a reeded frame. Further below, is a large round convex glass and brass bezel, which houses and protects the ornately inscribed silvered mercury pressure dial. There is a simple guide on the dial, which explains that if the pressure falls, the weather will be wet with more wind. If the pressure rises, the weather will be dry with less wind. The main hand points to the barometric pressure and there is a second hand that you can move with the metal knob below to mark the days reading to see if the pressure rises or falls. At the base of the barometer is a small-silvered dial incorporating a spirit level with the inscribed name of the maker of the barometer, W. N. Telford of Chester. On the back of the barometer, it still retains the original metal hanging wall hook. All in all, this is a practical but very elegant barometer, which is in excellent condition. A two-year warranty is included with the barometer.
As this is a mercury barometer, the mercury tube in the back of the barometer will be plugged in preparation for transportation. Once the barometer is in its final resting place, the plug needs to be removed. Instructions for unplugging the mercury tube and setting it up will be provided with barometer.
The barometer features a rich brown rosewood colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning they have received.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from living room, kitchen or hallway. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
External Height = 97cm or 38⅛” or 3ft 2⅛”
External Width = 25cm or 9⅞”
External Depth = 6.7cm or 2⅝”
Main Dial With (including brass bezel) = 20.3cm or 8”
Condition Report:
This item is in excellent working condition. This is an exceptionally good quality early barometer as the frame is constructed of rosewood. As it boasts the original polish, the case has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning it’s received. The case is free from damage, splits or scratches. The instrument dials have just been serviced. The hygrometer, thermometer and pressure dial are therefore in good working order. The item features its original metal wall hanging hook. As we are confident that you will have no problems with the barometer, we offer a 2-year UK warranty, whereby if there were a problem, we would collect it free of charge from you; have it repaired and returned free of charge to you. We also offer a 14-day UK returns policy if you were not happy with it or wanted to return it for any reason.
UK 2-Year Warranty:
A 2-year warranty against mechanical failure is provided commencing from the date of delivery. This warranty does not cover accidental damage (i.e. dropping the barometer). In the highly unlikely event there is mechanical failure, we will arrange to have the barometer collected free of charge and returned to us for any repair that is required. Once the barometer has been repaired, we will then return it to you free of charge. This warranty policy only applies to deliveries in the UK.
Terms & Conditions:
Before you purchase this item, please ensure you have read and are in agreement with our Terms & Conditions of Sale. If you have any questions regarding our Terms & Conditions of Sale, please contact us to discuss them, before purchasing this item.
Ref. Barometer 2
| Dimensions | 6.7 × 25 × 97 cm |
|---|---|
| Antique Category | Barometers |
| British Period | Victorian |
| Century | 19th Century |
| Material | Brass, Glass, Mercury, Rosewood |
| Provenance | England |
| Room | Hallway, Kitchen, Living Room, Miscellaneous |
