Rare Antique Victorian Carved Oak Aneroid Barometer, Working w/ Porcelain Dial

Up for sale is a beautiful antique Victorian aneroid barometer, dating from approximately 1890–1910, featuring a finely carved quarter-sawn oak case, original porcelain barometer dial, and a dual-scale Fahrenheit/Celsius thermometer. This is a high-quality decorative and functional example of late-Victorian craftsmanship, complete and in excellent condition. FEATURES • Genuine Victorian era aneroid barometer (non-mercurial, safe for home use) • Carved quarter-sawn oak case with strong ray-fleck grain and scrollwork details • Original porcelain dial with bold Victorian gothic lettering: Stormy / Rain / Change / Fair / Very Dry • PATENT No. 16538 marked on the dial (a period dial-supplier marking seen on late-19th century barometers) • Brass bezel with original aged patina • Convex glass crystal, clean and clear • Dual-scale thermometer (Fahrenheit & Centigrade) with original porcelain plate and intact tube • Original hands and brass set pointer • Fully intact wood surface with original finish—no cracks, chips, or repairs CONDITION This barometer is in excellent antique condition, especially for well over a century old. • Oak case is clean and solid • Porcelain dial shows only minor, normal speckling • Thermometer is intact and readable • Bezel closes properly • Glass is clear • No structural damage or repairs A superb original example—ready to hang and display. DIMENSIONS • Height: approx. 35 in (89 cm) • Width: approx. 11–12 in (28–30 cm) • Depth: approx. 2.5–3 in (6–7 cm) AGE Circa 1890–1910 (late Victorian to early Edwardian period) ORIGIN Likely British-made movement and dial in an American or British-carved oak case—typical of Victorian transatlantic barometer production. ⸻ SHIPPING • Professionally packed with protective materials • Ships insured • No mercury column (aneroid mechanism), safe for domestic or international shipping ⸻ WHY THIS PIECE IS SPECIAL Antique oak banjo barometers with porcelain dials remain highly collectible, and this example stands out for its quality carving, excellent preservation, and original components. It is both a functional weather instrument and an elegant Victorian decorative piece. ⸻ If you have any questions or need additional photos, feel free to ask. Add this beautiful Victorian barometer to your collection today!

Condition

Used (normal wear)