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Stick Barometer

Oak Cased Stick Barometer and Thermometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century oak cased stick barometer and thermometer by J Hicks of London with engraved
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Oak

English Mahogany 19th Century Stick Barometer by Tarone
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Mahogany 19th Century Stick Barometer by Tarone Classic traditional English mahogany stick
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Silver

18th Century Stick Barometer by Nairne London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An elegant 18th century satinwood and ebony stick barometer by Edward Nairne, London. Nairne was a
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Antique 18th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Ebony, Satinwood

18th Century Stick Barometer by Nairne London
18th Century Stick Barometer by Nairne London
H 38.59 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Mahogany Stick Barometer by I. Blatt of Brighton
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Mahogany stick barometer by I. Blatt of Brighton, with bone scale and exposed tube set into trunk c
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Antique 19th Century European Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Mahogany

English Stick Barometer by Loftus, London, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A late 19th century rosewood stick barometer by Loftus of London. 3 ¼ inches wide by 36 inches
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Rosewood

English Mahogany Stick Barometer Signed T. Taylor London
Located in Savannah, GA
Stick Barometer signed T. Taylor London featuring mahogany case with bone plinth, inlay and knob
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Scientific Instruments

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Brass

George III Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Henry Andrews, Royston
Located in Norwich, GB
George III stick barometer in a finely figured mahogany case with canted corners and architectural
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

English Antique George II Mahogany Stick Barometer by Polti of Exeter
By C. Polti
Located in Devon, GB
A rare George II period mahogany stick barometer with finely carved cistern cover and surround to
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Scientific Instruments

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Brass

English Mahogany Steel Engraved Stick Barometer Signed F. Tarone, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany stick Barometer with a broken arch pediment, brass urn finial, Satin wood string
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Antique 1780s English Sheraton Scientific Instruments

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Steel

English Stick Barometer by Worthington of London
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional English stick barometer is a classic example of these intriguing meteorological
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

Important Georgian Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Stott, Dumfries
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Georgian mahogany bow fronted stick barometer. Bow fronted glass set in front of the silvered
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

A 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Keen and Frodsham
Located in Pewsey, GB
A 19th Century Mahogany stick Barometer by Keen and Frodsham, South Castle Street, Liverpool
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Glass

Stick Barometer Mahogany Board Antique Weather Measuring Instrument J. Ramsden
By Jesse Ramsden
Located in Milan, IT
Stick barometer mounted on a mahogany board complete with vernier reading the variation of
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Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments

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Wood

18th Century English Mahogany Cased Stick Barometer by Dolland of London
By Dolland
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional late 18th century mahogany cased stick barometer by Dolland of London, The mahogany
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Steel

Early 19th Century Antique George III Mahogany Stick Barometer by Cremonino
Located in Devon, GB
A fine and well-proportioned early 19th century figured mahogany barometer signed ‘Cremonino, Fecit
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

19th Century Irish Giltwood Barometer in the Baroque Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A fascinating Irish giltwood barometer in the baroque style. The large stick barometer features a
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Antique 19th Century Irish Baroque Scientific Instruments

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Giltwood

19th Century Antique Bow Front Barometer by J. Somalvico & Co of London
Located in Devon, GB
A good William IV period rosewood and mother-of-pearl bow fronted stick barometer with its original
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Scientific Instruments

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Rosewood

Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Norwich, GB
Instruments Ltd. The partnership made a large number and variety of barometers, including stick and wheel
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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Victorian Stick Barometer, circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, GB
Victorian Stick Barometer circa 1880 Finely Carved and inlaid with satinwood decoration. Possible
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

Victorian Stick Barometer, circa 1880
Victorian Stick Barometer, circa 1880
H 45.28 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
French Rosewood Stick Barometer, circa 1840
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A French rosewood stick barometer, circa 1840
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Scientific Instruments

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Rosewood

French Rosewood Stick Barometer, circa 1840
French Rosewood Stick Barometer, circa 1840
H 42.52 in W 7.29 in D 1.97 in
Large Antique Stick Barometer
By Alex Ross
Located in Antrim, GB
A magnificent large quality antique mercury stick barometer by Ross of London. The oak case with a
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Wall Clocks

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Oak

Large Antique Stick Barometer
Large Antique Stick Barometer
H 45 in W 8.75 in D 4 in
19th Century Stick Barometer Signed Burton London
By George Burton
Located in London, GB
A faded mahogany open front stick barometer with swanneck pediment and centre brass finial
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Clocks

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Mahogany

English Mahogany and Ebony Stick Barometer, by Gilbert Gilkerson, circa 1820
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An English mahogany and ebony stick barometer, by Gilbert Gilkerson, circa 1820. Signature Gilbert
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Wall Clocks

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Wood

George I Walnut Stick Barometer
Located in Kent, GB
. The workings of a stick barometer are fairly simple. A glass tube sealed at one end is glued to a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Malacrida of Dublin
Located in Cambridge, GB
Early 19th century mahogany stick barometer by Malacrida of Dublin*; the finely engraved silvered
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Antique Early 1800s English Garden Ornaments

Good English Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Stick Barometer, J. Hicks London
By J. Hicks, London 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A good English mahogany marquetry inlaid stick barometer, J. Hicks London bone scales with double
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Exhibition Quality Carved Stick Barometer
Located in Chesterfield, GB
doubt this is the finest stick barometer I have ever seen from the Victorian period which has remained
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Antique 1860s British Chippendale More Clocks

19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by C.Tagliabue, London
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century fine late George III mahogany stick barometer by these well-known London
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Antique 1810s English George III More Clocks

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Ebony, Mahogany

French Stick Barometer Signed Joseph Greppy, Paris
Located in Kent, GB
The main body of the barometer is of pine with a convex moulding scratch-cut into the edges. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Scientific Instruments

French Charles X Mahogany Stick Barometer by Vande à Paris
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Engraved silvered brass plates, thermometers, mahogany case with ormolu mounts.
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

A French Rosewood Stick Barometer by Adams A Paris circa 1830
By Adams Company
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with a brass finely engraved scale including a thermometer.
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Scientific Instruments

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Rosewood

Regency Wheel Barometer Signed Cetti & Co. Smithfield, London
Located in Kent, GB
1800’s. The alternative: a stick barometer, has a straight glass tube, the open end of which sits in a
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

19th Century French Hand Painted Stick Decorative Barometer
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French hand painted stick decorative barometer.
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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

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Wood

Vintage Stick Barometer, Gimballed Ship's Marine Weather Station
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is large vintage stick barometer, a gimballed, ships marine weather station by Burke & Jones
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20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

George III Stick Barometer by Negretty & Co, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning George III stick barometer Highly grained and beautifully figured mahogany case with
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Antique 1820s English George III Nautical Objects

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Mahogany

Victorian Oak Cased Stick Barometer and Thermometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian oak cased stick barometer and thermometer ‘E.G. Wood, 117 Cheapside, London’ with
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Mahogany Bowfront Stick Barometer by W. Harris, London
By W. Harris & Son
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good William IV period mahogany stick barometer and thermometer, the engraved register signed by
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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

Early Victorian Walnut with Mother of Pearl Inlayed Stick Barometer
Located in Huntington, NY
Early Victorian walnut with mother of pearl inlayed stick barometer, 19th century.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th Century Carved Oak Cased Stick Barometer
Located in Martlesham, GB
Mid-19th century carved oak cased stick barometer, the carved arched foliate cornice over twin
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Oak

Regency Mahogany Bow Fronted Stick Barometer by Bate
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A Regency period mahogany and ebony inlaid bow fronted stick barometer with swan neck pediment
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Antique 1810s English Regency Scientific Instruments

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Ebony, Mahogany

FINE 19TH C CARPENTER & WESTLEY ENGLISH STICK BAROMETER
Located in Essex, MA
Fine quality ebonized stick barometer by Carpenter and Westley, London, with dual bone scales
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Stick Barometer, Walnut, Scientific Instrument, Negretti & Zambra, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique stick barometer. An English, walnut scientific instrument with thermometer by
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Walnut

Fine Regency Period Mahogany Stick Barometer by Harris, London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A Regency period mahogany stick barometer of fine quality with flame veneers and ebony stringing
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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Ivory, Ebony, Mahogany

Antique Stick Barometer, Thermometer, Carpenter and Westley, London, Oak
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique stick barometer by Carpenter and Westley, 24 Regents Street, London. Dome topped
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Oak

Antique Comitti Stick Barometer, English, Rosewood, Mahogany, Feather, Fan
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Comitti stick barometer. An English, rosewood and mahogany feather fan barometer
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany, Rosewood

George III Mahogany Stick Barometer by Henry Shuttleworth, London
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine George III mahogany stick barometer and thermometer with an engraved silvered register, made
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Stick Barometer Davis Leeds English Oak Scientific Instrument, circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique stick barometer by Davis of Leeds. English, oak and dating to the early 19th
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Oak

Antique Regency Mahogany Stick Barometer with Silvered Scale by "T. Cook, York"
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Regency mahogany stick barometer with silvered scale by "T. Cook, York", circa 1810-1820.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

Antique Stick Barometer, English, Mahogany, Torre and Co, London, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique stick barometer. An English, mahogany barometer by the renowned Torre and Co. of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Stick Barometer, English, Oak, Twin Vernier, Army and Navy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique stick barometer. An English, oak twin vernier barometer from the Army and Navy
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Oak

Late Victorian Oak Cased Stick Barometer and Thermometer by J Hicks of London
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late Victorian oak cased stick barometer and thermometer by J Hicks of London with engraved
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

1850s Oak Wood Stick Barometer Weather Measuring Instrument Negretti & Zambra
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Milan, IT
Stick barometer, oak wood, antique measuring instrument made in UK in the mid-19th century and
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Antique 1870s British Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Fabulous Quality Early 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Girolimo of Lo
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality early 19th century mahogany stick barometer by Girolimo of London, having an
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Stick Barometer by Noted London Makers
By William Jones
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine George III mahogany stick barometer by noted London makers William & Samuel Jones. The
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Wall Clocks

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Mahogany

Rare Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Stick Barometer, Circa 1705-1710
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
presented in excellent condition. Height: 100 cm (39.5 inches). Literature: E. Banfield, Barometers, Stick
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Wall Clocks

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Walnut

19th Century Regency Mahogany Barometer By J & J. Gardner, c.1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful and rare Scottish Regency mahogany stick barometer, by J & J Gardner, Glasgow. This
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Historical Memorabilia

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Mahogany, Glass

Antique Barometer with Royal Society Scales
Located in Devon, GB
A fine George I period walnut stick barometer in a walnut veneered case on an oak carcase. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George I Clocks

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Walnut

Antique Barometer by Edward Nairne, London
By Edward Nairne
Located in Devon, GB
A good late 18th century satinwood crossbanded stick barometer by this famous barometer maker
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Satinwood

Antique Barometer by Edward Nairne, London
Antique Barometer by Edward Nairne, London
H 14.97 in W 4.53 in D 3.55 in
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
chapter ring dial. An aneroid barometer and stick thermometer are also integrated into the complex design
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Walnut Cased Stick Barometer and Thermometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century walnut cased stick barometer and thermometer, with engraved scales contained in
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Walnut

Antique Stick Barometer, English, Mahogany, Charles Howarth, Halifax, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique stick barometer. An English, mahogany barometer by renowned maker Charles
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Boxwood, Mahogany

1950s English Abercrombie & Fitch Georgian Style Mahogany Stick Barometer
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an English Georgian style mahogany stick barometer hand crafted by Abercrombie & Fitch. The
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

Regency Period Mahogany Barometer
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A stunning mahogany bow fronted stick barometer with flame veneers to the case, the silvered dial
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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

Regency Period Mahogany Barometer
Regency Period Mahogany Barometer
H 37.8 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
1850 Oak Wood Barometer Signed Negretti & Zambra UK Instrument Weather Measure
Located in Milan, IT
English stick oak barometer signed Negretti & Zambra, mid-19th century, complete with thermometer
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Antique 1860s British Scientific Instruments

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Oak

Georgian Rosewood Stick Barometer
Located in Bournemouth, GB
An early 19th Century rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid stick barometer by Joseph Somalvico
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl

Georgian Rosewood Stick Barometer
Georgian Rosewood Stick Barometer
H 37.01 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Rosewood Stick Barometer
Located in Cambridge, GB
Victorian rosewood stick barometer with angled ivorine registers and double verniers behind
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Victorian Rosewood Stick Barometer
Victorian Rosewood Stick Barometer
H 39 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
George III Stick Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III mahogany stick barometer made in England about 1790. The case features a broken
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Decorative Objects

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Wood, Glass

George III Stick Barometer
George III Stick Barometer
H 38 in W 5 in D 2 in
Superb George III Chinoiserie Stick Barometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed R. McPherson Dumfries on its face, this fine mercury stick barometer is enhanced with its
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Wood

George III Period Stick Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice Georgian stick barometer made in England during the first part of the 19th century
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Decorative Art

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Wood, Glass

An English Regency Period Mahogany Stick Barometer
Located in Woodbury, CT
A mahogany stick barometer with pitched pediment and open face with disc turned cistern cover
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer
Located in Cambridge, GB
Early 19th century mahogany stick barometer by Worthington & Allan, London; the enclosed arched and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

19th Century Continental Faux Bois Stick Barometer
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century continental faux bois stick barometer Frame measures 8.25" W x 1.75" D x 39.75" T
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Antique 19th Century European Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Wood

George III period mahogany stick barometer
Located in Cambridge, GB
George III period mahogany stick barometer; the un-signed silvered register enclosed by a hinged
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Antique Early 1800s British Scientific Instruments

Antique Oak Stick Barometer Negretti and Zambra
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this antique oak stick barometer. Oak case with ivory dial signed Negretti
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
A mid-19th century mercury stick barometer, made by a well regarded maker. It has an architectural
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer
H 38.59 in W 5.52 in D 0.04 in
Rare 18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Russian Stick Barometer, Signed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare Russian stick barometer brass mounted on mahogany, and has all the original elements.The
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Antique 18th Century Ukrainian Scientific Instruments

George III Mahogany Stick Barometer Inscribed Fran Pelegrino, Fecit
Located in Cambridge, GB
George III period mahogany stick barometer inscribed Fran Pelegrino, Fecit; the richly-coloured
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Fine early 19th century stick barometer by J Ronketti
Located in Cambridge, GB
Fine early 19th century stick barometer by J. Ronketti, 15 Museum St., Bloomsbury; the richly
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Antique 1830s British Scientific Instruments

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Stick Barometer For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic stick barometer available at 1stDibs. A stick barometer — often made from wood, mahogany and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the stick barometer you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right stick barometer, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one stick barometer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jesse Ramsden, W. Harris & Son and William Jones produced versions that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Scientific-instruments for You

Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.

The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.

With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.

If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?

Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.

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