Barometer, Georgian, England, circa 1850, with Walnut case This elegant Georgian mercury stick barometer dates to the mid-19th century and represents the refined craftsmanship and scientific precision characteristic of the period. Housed in a beautifully figured walnut case with a rich, naturally developed patina, the barometer features a classical architectural pediment, slender tapering column supports, and a shaped bracket base…
Marine Barometer Victorian Portuguese Antique Portuguese Navy Brass Marine Barometer RN Desterro Lisbon Victorian 97cm This impressive Victorian marine barometer was manufactured in Lisbon for naval or maritime use and bears the marking “R.N. Desterro, Lisbon, Portugal.” Instruments associated with Portuguese naval supply are notably rare survivors, reflecting Portugal’s important maritime heritage and long tradition of navigation and ocean trade.
Victorian Admiral FitzRoy Barometer in Beech Case, 19th Century Marine Weather Instrument This handsome Victorian Admiral FitzRoy barometer is housed in a tall glazed beechwood case and features the distinctive printed storm warning and forecasting instructions associated with FitzRoy’s pioneering work in marine meteorology. Designed for domestic and maritime use, these barometers were intended to provide early warning of storms…
