$1,200
H 44.5 in W 12.75 in D 1.75 in
Traditional Mercury Banjo Shaped Rosewood Barometer Unsigned C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English banjo barometer, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Mahogany
English Mahogany Banjo Barometer. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany banjo barometer with centered brass finial in scrolled pediment, glass encased thermometer, ebonized reeded mirror, original dial, and glass encased barometer gauges.
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 Prince of Wales motif, and original rotating bone dial.
Steel
$1,260Sale Price|20% Off
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 compliance with the Factory Act 1937 and dating to circa 1940.
Glass, Oak
Unavailable
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.
English Banjo Barometer in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Banjo Barometer in Mahogany
Mahogany
18th Century English Banjo Barometer, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century English Banjo Barometer, circa 1780.
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 and satinwood string inlay, steel engraved face, and original rotating brass knob.
Mahogany, Satinwood, Wood
Sold
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 inliad satinwood sea shell and floral motif.
Fruitwood
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, thermometer, barometric pressure gauge, original knob, and enclosed glass level.
Sold
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 the Victorian period in the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Rosewood
Sold
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 dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.
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 quality shaped figured Rosewood case. It boasts a silvered engraved dial with original ...
Rosewood
Sold
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 temperature scale dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880.
Glass, Oak
Sold
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. Works made in England; manufactured in Springfield, Ohio.
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
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 Association Ltd of London and dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910.
Oak
Sold
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 thermometer and hand chased barometer dial, all surrounded by an inlaid border.
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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 John Orchard, Kensington, with rare turn-nob dial set on case bottom J.
Brass
Antique English Mahogany Banjo Barometer, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany banjo barometer, circa 1860.
Mahogany
(L-5569) Antique English mahogany banjo barometer.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany banjo barometer, in working order.
Brass
BALLARD BAROMETER
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, MAHOGANY, BANJO BAROMETER, BY: BALLARD OF CRANBROOK DATING CIRCA 1815 43 1/2"H.
Mahogany
Antique Victorian quality mahogany banjo barometer
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany banjo barometer, having a quality mahogany barometer with carved scrolls, round silvered engraved dial with the original hands, a brass bezel and t...
Brass
Antique Carved Burr Walnut Banjo Barometer, circa 1880
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding carved burr walnut banjo Barometer having a lovely carved burr walnut case with a thermometer and a 12 inch round silver dial. Perfect working order. Lovely color and...
Walnut
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany inlaid banjo barometer having a swan neck top, quality mahogany case with inlaid satinwood shells brass bezel engraved silvered dial original hand...
Other
$8,596
H 47.64 in W 14.18 in D 3.15 in
1820-35 Large Clock Barometer by Silvani Brighton Antique Forecast Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Rare large barometer complete with clock signed Silvani Brighton, dated from 1820 and 1835. Finely crafted mahogany wood case with double thread at the edges. Large silver-plated bra...
Mahogany
$8,007
H 48.43 in W 14.18 in D 3.35 in
19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Barometer complete with clock signed F. Somalvico N ° 11 Brook Str. Holborn London datable between 1810 and 1820. Finely crafted mahogany wood case with cedar wood edges. Large silve...
Mahogany
$1,686Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 10.24 in D 2.17 in
19th Century Antique English Georg III Mahogany Barometer
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
A fine quality example of a mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case. A wider and deeper case with an opening door for the long scale thermometer with silvered dial. A silvered eng...
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Barometer
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Mahogany wheel barometer with a swan-neck pediment, brass dial, thermometer, hygrometer, and level, with engraved details and age-consistent wear visible in the close-up images.
Glass, Mahogany
Large Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian quality rosewood banjo barometer having a quality rosewood banjo shaped case with carved scroll decoration with a thermometer and 10 inch circular silvered di...
Other
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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