Traditional Mercury Banjo Shaped Rosewood Barometer Unsigned C1880

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An antique English banjo barometer, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. This scientific instrument is presented in a … Read more An antique English banjo barometer, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. This scientific instrument is presented in a finely figured rosewood case, characterized by its traditional banjo shape. The design is surmounted by a broken arch, or swan neck, pediment centered with a turned brass urn finial. The instrument features three components: a dry/damp hygrometer dial at the top, a mercury thermometer set within the slender trunk, and a large, main barometer dial at the base. The primary dial is finely lettered with weather indications including 'Stormy,' 'Rain,' 'Change,' 'Fair,' and 'Very Dry,' along with a barometric scale from 28 to 31. The center of the dial is decorated with an elegant foliate motif. The barometer is unsigned, which was common for many high-quality instruments of the era. Brass bezels frame the dials, which are protected by glass.

Measures - 44.5"H x 12.75"W x 1.75"D See less