English Mahogany Banjo Barometer. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany banjo barometer with centered brass finial in scrolled pediment, glass encased
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English Banjo Barometer
English Mahogany Prince of Wales Banjo Barometer, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four dial banjo barometer with broken arch pediment, steel engraved face with
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Antique 1820s English George III Scientific Instruments
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Steel
Vintage Factory Barometer, English, Oak, Banjo, Official, Factory Act 1937
$1,583
H 98.5 in W 32.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Factory Barometer, English, Oak, Banjo, Official, Factory Act 1937
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage factory barometer. An English, oak banjo barometer, officially marked in
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
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Glass, Oak
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English Regency Banjo Barometer with Mercury Tube, circa 1820
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H 39.38 in W 10.24 in D 1.97 in
English Regency Banjo Barometer with Mercury Tube, circa 1820
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An English Regency Banjo barometer with mercury tube, circa 1820. Made by "Salope London" lovely
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments
English Banjo Barometer in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Banjo Barometer in Mahogany
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18th Century English Banjo Barometer, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century English Banjo Barometer, circa 1780.
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Antique 1780s English Scientific Instruments
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Mahogany
English Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Barometer, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four dial banjo barometer with broken arch pediment, brass urn finial, ebonized
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Antique 1820s English George III Scientific Instruments
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Mahogany, Satinwood, Wood
Antique English Georgian Fruitwood Inlaid Banjo Wheel Barometer Thermometer
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H 38 in W 10 in D 2 in
Antique English Georgian Fruitwood Inlaid Banjo Wheel Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English George III fruitwood barometer featuring a banjo shape with open pediment and
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Scientific Instruments
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English Mahogany Banjo Barometer J. Somalvico & Co. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany banjo barometer with arched broken pediment, Satinwood and Rosewood inlay
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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Antique Banjo Barometer, English, Rosewood, Mother of Pearl, Victorian
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H 39.38 in W 10.24 in D 2.17 in
Antique Banjo Barometer, English, Rosewood, Mother of Pearl, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique banjo barometer. An English, rosewood and mother of pearl barometer dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
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Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Rosewood
Antique Banjo Barometer, English, Mahogany, John Sowter, Oxford, Victorian
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H 44.1 in W 12.21 in D 2.56 in
Antique Banjo Barometer, English, Mahogany, John Sowter, Oxford, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique banjo barometer. An English, mahogany barometer by John Sowter of Oxford and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Regency English Black Painted Rosewood Banjo Barometer Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
18th century antique black painted rosewood banjo barometer having a swan neck pediment with a
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Antique 18th Century European Scientific Instruments
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Rosewood
Antique Aneroid Barometer, English, Winstanley of Wigan, Oak, Banjo, Temperature
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H 34.65 in W 10.63 in D 3.35 in
Antique Aneroid Barometer, English, Winstanley of Wigan, Oak, Banjo, Temperature
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique aneroid barometer. An English, Winstanley of Wigan, oak banjo barometer with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
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Ohio Thermometer Company English Mahogany Banjo Barometer Weather Gauge MCM
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H 29.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Ohio Thermometer Company English Mahogany Banjo Barometer Weather Gauge MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid 20th century mahogany banjo style barometer / thermometer by The Ohio Thermometer Company
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Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments
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Glass, Mahogany
Antique Aneroid Barometer, English, Oak, Banjo, CSSA Ltd, London, circa 1910
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H 34.65 in W 11.03 in D 3.35 in
Antique Aneroid Barometer, English, Oak, Banjo, CSSA Ltd, London, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique aneroid barometer. An English, oak banjo barometer from the Civil Service Supply
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
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Oak
English Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Barometer Signed by Maker J. Cortil, Circa 1810
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H 36 in W 9.75 in D 3 in
English Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Barometer Signed by Maker J. Cortil, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany banjo barometer with satinwood inlaid pinwheels, flanking conchs, engraved steel
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Antique 1810s English George III Scientific Instruments
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English Barometer by John Orchard, Kensington
By John Orchard
Located in Austin, TX
A working English banjo-shaped barometer of rosewood with porcelain dial and mercury thermometer by
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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Mahogany Banjo Barometer, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany banjo barometer, circa 1860.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments
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Mahogany
(L-5569) Antique English mahogany banjo barometer.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany banjo barometer, in working order.
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English Scientific Instruments
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Brass
BALLARD BAROMETER
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, MAHOGANY, BANJO BAROMETER, BY: BALLARD OF CRANBROOK DATING CIRCA 1815 43
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
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Mahogany
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$8,174
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Located in Milan, IT
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Located in VALENZA, IT
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English Banjo Barometer For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the English banjo barometer you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An English banjo barometer — often made from wood, mahogany and glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English banjo barometer, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An English banjo barometer is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made English banjo barometer has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arval Argenti Valenza are consistently popular.
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.
Questions About English Banjo Barometer
- How does a banjo barometer work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A banjo barometer works because of a small capsule or box made of beryllium and copper called an aneroid. In most designs, the aneroid box or capsule was on the back. Fluctuations in air pressure would cause the shape of the box or capsule to change, and this, in turn, moved the needle on the barometer dial. Shop a range of banjo barometers on 1stDibs.
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