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Nautical Barometer

Rope Twist Carved Oak Nautical Barometer
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century barometer with porcelain face with merchants name A Black & Co., Nautical
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Vintage 1930s European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

French Made Solid Brass Marine Barometer
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished solid brass nautical barometer by WM Senter & Co. WM Senter and Company was in
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Antique 1880s American Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Nautical Brass Ship's Clock, Barometer & Bell Grouping
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique nautical brass ship's clock and barometer were made by the Chelsea Clock Company of
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Nautical Objects

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Brass

Novelty Nautical Clock and Barometer Set by Westbury Clock Co., USA
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Nautical desk clock and barometer set by Westbury Clock Co., USA in the form of double ship's helm
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Antique Early 1900s American Nautical Objects

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Bronze

Polysteric Barometer
Located in Norwell, MA
Polysteric barometer with carved wood backing. Readings in German. Manufacturered by W. Kuhanu
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20th Century Nautical Objects

Polysteric Barometer
Polysteric Barometer
H 11 in Dm 8 in
Aneroid Barometer Germany
Located in Norwell, MA
Aneroid barometer with polished brass face on an ornately carved two-toned backboard with hanging
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20th Century Nautical Objects

French Carved Mahogany Wall Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
French wall barometer in a finely carved mahogany case with trailing fruit and vines surmounted by
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Nautical Objects

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Mahogany

English H. Barnascone Sheffield Oak Barometer
Located in New York, NY
English carved oak barometer with silvered metal dial signed "H. Barnascone - Sheffield", circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

2-Piece Victorian Gothic Revival Barometer/Thermometer Set
Located in New York, NY
2-Piece French Victorian Gothic Revival (3rd Quarter 19th Century) mahogany barometer/thermometer
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Nautical Objects

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Glass, Mahogany

Les Ateliers L&M Bordeaux Barometer stich leather 1960s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Les Ateliers L&M Bordeaux Barometer Green Stich Leather, Savannah made in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

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Leather

Les Ateliers L&M  Bordeaux  Barometer  stich leather 1960s France
Les Ateliers L&M  Bordeaux  Barometer  stich leather 1960s France
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H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 1.58 in
Collector's Roselli Barometer from the 19th Century in Walnut Case
Located in Opole, PL
Collector's Roselli Barometer From the 19th Century in Walnut Case We present you this big
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Nautical Objects

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Walnut

Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross
Located in Norwich, GB
original mahogany carrying case. Jeremiah Watkins is listed in Barometer makers and retailers by Edwin
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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Nautical Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer Pair
By Howell James & Co.
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian nautical gilt bronze clock and barometer pair English, 19th Century Measures
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Agate, Ormolu

Nautical Frigate Ships Weatherstation Lantern Barometer Thermometer Wall Panel
Located in Forney, TX
A decorative frigate warship lantern, thermometer, and barometer, mounted on a shaped wood back
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Early 20th Century Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Ritmi Marini Barometer by Nino Basso
By Design Center 1991
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Ritmi Marini Collection designed by artist Nino Basso, this barometer is a timeless
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2010s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Ritmi Marini Barometer by Nino Basso
Ritmi Marini Barometer by Nino Basso
H 2.36 in W 4.33 in D 4.33 in
Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Located in London, GB
sides of case a thermometer set into an anchor with aneroid barometer and small magnetic compass. 8 day
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Antique 1880s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

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Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, industrial catalog cabinet with multiple flat drawers was made during the 1930s and comes from Artist's Atelie. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which is considered a...
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Vintage 1930s European Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

1990s Ralph Lauren Silk Damask Wingback Sleigh Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Ralph Lauren Damask bed frame you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bed frame with ...
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1990s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Ralph Lauren Brook Street Open Library Bookcases Part Suite
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of RRP £16,600 Ralph Lauren Brook Street open library bookcases which are part of a suite I have around 40 pieces of new Ralp...
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20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

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Hardwood

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Important 1939 Walnut Art Deco Modern "Dashboard" Desk by Alexis De Sakhnoffsky
By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Lafayette, IN
If it appears this 1930s Art Moderne desk has a dashboard, that's by design... The design of renowned automotive designer/illustrator and 'master of streamlining', Count Alexis de Sa...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Vintage Mechanical Bakelite Maritime Wall Clock from Seth Thomas, 1950s
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage bakelite winding ships wall clock made by Seth Thomas Clock Company in United States during the 1950s .It features a dark brown bakelite case and a clear glass cover. The ori...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall Clocks

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Glass, Bakelite

Barometer Weather Station Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Barometer weather station Mid-Century Modern, 1960s Original condition it is working.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Christmas Ornament, "Christmas Bell, " Designed by Eigil Jensen for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen, Eigel Jensen
Located in Lejre, DK
The "Christmas Bell" ornament, a timeless creation by Eigil Jensen for Georg Jensen, epitomizes the spirit of the holiday season with its exquisite craftsmanship and elegant design. ...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold Plate, Brass

Baroque Style Venetian Gilt Carved Barometer by Palladio
By Palladio
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous intentionally aged Venetian barometer made in the baroque taste by Italian artisans Palladio. The diamond shaped frame is painted and embellished with gilt scrollwork and ro...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Scientific Instruments

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Metal

1960s Jefferson 500 Chrome Desk Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a ship's compass, the Jefferson 500 is a perfect Space Age desk clock design with a polished chrome case, satin chrome surrounding the dial, and a black plastic base with...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

1960s Jefferson 500 Chrome Desk Clock
1960s Jefferson 500 Chrome Desk Clock
H 5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Wall Mounted Vintage Barometer, Weather Station in Brass, Barigo Germany
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vintage German barometer and hygrometer - Weather instrument by Barigo in Germany. It has a unique looking barometer with a visible mechanism, a bubble glass cover and a solid brass ...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Brass

Midcentury Abercrombie and Fitch Decorative Barometer
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Abercrombie and Fitch decorative barometer. Chrome and glass decorative barometer in a very clean midcentury style. Dimensions: 6.25" diameter x 2" H.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Art Deco Green Vitascope Electric Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art deco Vitascope clock with automation rocking ship on an illuminated ocean scene with cloud background. Original ‘Art Deco’ style hands and dot numerals. Electric movement, ‘gre...
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Bakelite

Elegant Wall Barometer in Brass & Glass by Taylor
By D. Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
The beautiful design on this wall barometer by Taylor in patinated brass and glass can be hung on the wall or table top.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Brass

Hans Zatzka, Austrian Oil on Canvas Titled "Spring Love" Maiden with Cherubs
By Hans Zatzka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945) a superb quality oil on canvas titled "Spring Love" depicting a standing young maiden holding a wicker basket filled with fresh flower as she is bei...
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Antique 1880s Austrian Belle Époque Paintings

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Wood, Giltwood

A Collection of 69 Cowbells
Located in Helsinki, FI
A collection of 69 cow bells that came from a recent clearance. The biggest is 18 x 16 x 8cm and the smallest around 2.5 x 1 x 1cm. Some are cast brass bells and some sheet welded. S...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Country Musical Instruments

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Metal, Brass, Copper

A Collection of 69 Cowbells
A Collection of 69 Cowbells
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Antique Oakwood Wall Barometer
Located in London, Nottinghill
This beautiful antique barometer is in good working condition. Please study the images carefully as
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

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Hardwood

Antique Oakwood Wall Barometer
Antique Oakwood Wall Barometer
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 1.8 in
Victorian Vernier Sextant by Crichton Brothers, London
By Crichton Brothers
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
were leading philosophical, mathematical and nautical instrument makers of the day. John Crichton set
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Early Period English Nautical Back Sight Octant by J. Ramsden
Located in Palm City, FL
marking graduated scales on sextants and other nautical and astronomical instruments of his own
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Edwardian Marine Copper Thermograph by Short and Mason, London
By Short & Mason
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
supported by four brass springs and standing on an associated mahogany base, circa 1910. Barometers
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Copper

Nautical Barometer Made in France end of the 19th Century
By Victor Chabaud AG Alvergniat Freres
Located in Milan, IT
Rare nautical barometer, brass iron and glass mounted on a universal joint signed Victor Chabaud AG
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Antique 1890s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

George III Stick Barometer by Negretty & Co, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning George III stick barometer Highly grained and beautifully figured mahogany case with
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Antique 1820s English George III Nautical Objects

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Mahogany

Fine Marine Barometer
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid-19th century polished brass marine barometer mounted on a gimble, the steel face
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Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Nautical Objects

Fine Marine Barometer
Fine Marine Barometer
H 36.23 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Aneroid Barometer by Watrous
Located in Norwell, MA
Aneroid barometer with ship's wheel bezel on pedestal and anchor detail. Reads "Clear" on
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20th Century Nautical Objects

Aneroid Barometer by Watrous
Aneroid Barometer by Watrous
H 13.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Rope Twist Barometer with Porcelain Face
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century English made barometer with porcelain face. Oak rope twist case. With brass
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Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects

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Wood

Antique Barometer from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Antique Barometer from the Late 19th Century We present you this barometer with a thermometer in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

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Walnut

Rare French 19th Century Bronze Watch and Barometer Holder
Located in Victoria, BC
A French 19th century bronze watch and barometer holder is an ornate piece of functional decor from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Nautical Objects

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Marble, Bronze

20th Century French Clock and Barometer by Hermes, circa 1950
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Rare and original vintage Hermes Paris “Gouvernail” ship’s wheel wall clock and matching barometer
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20th Century French Nautical Objects

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Metal

French Animated Industrial Desk Clock, Barometer with Rotating Globe, circa 1880
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1880 Nautical clock with barometer, compass and globe Complex industrial clocks were very popular
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Nautical Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Brass

Danish Modern Barigo Weather Station Germany Thermometer Barometer Hygrometer
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful desktop weather station by Barigo, mahogany base with plastic dome lid top and brass instruments, made in Germany by Barigo, circa 1980's.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

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Brass

Eaerly 1900s English Carved Woodd Aneroid Barometer Antique Forecast Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Antique English aneroid barometer, early 1900s, carved oak wood, glass and brass. Good condition
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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

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Wood

Early 1900s English Antique Aneroid Wood Carved Barometer and Thermometer
Located in Milan, IT
1853 he invented a kind of aneroid barometer.
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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

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Wood

Rare Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare, Spanish-American War binnacle. Highly polished binnacle with inset marine barometer by New
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Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

Rare Binnacle
Rare Binnacle
H 36 in W 14 in D 14 in
Rare Walnut Barocyclonometer by J Faulkner & Co, Hong Kong
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
thermometer flanked by two silvered dials, the barometer on the left showing air pressure and the dial on the
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Vintage 1910s Hong Kong Nautical Objects

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Walnut

Antique Nautical English Aneroid Barometer XIX Century of Oakwood Carved
Located in Milan, IT
Antique English aneroid barometer made in the late 19th century, of oakwood carved like a rope
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique English Brass Barometer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Nautical Design barometer.brass/copper with polished steel face sign by maker
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Bulkhead Clock and Barometer Set by Heath & Co
By Heath & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A bulkhead clock and barometer set by Heath & Co, each dial surrounded by a carved rope twist frame
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wall Clocks

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Wood

Portuguese Brass Gimbal Mounted Barometer, Nautical
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Nautical Brass Gimbal Mounted Barometer made in Portugal, Lisbon. Functional
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Audoux Minet Rope Barometer
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Interesting barometer in the nautical style by Audoux Minet.....
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Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

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Rope

Audoux Minet Rope Barometer
Audoux Minet Rope Barometer
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
Vintage Schatz Brass Nautical Ship's Clock & Schatz Royal Mariner Barometer Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pairing of a brass ship's clock and marine barometer were made by the highly renowned Schatz
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Late 20th Century German Late Victorian Nautical Objects

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Metal, Brass

1950s Nautical Brass Barometer Signed H.D.F.S.C. Mounted on Universal Joint
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical brass barometer signed H.D.F.S.C. Lisbon made in the 1950s circa. It is an antique
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Vintage 1950s Portuguese Nautical Objects

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Brass

Early Barometer
Located in Norwell, MA
Aneroid barometer with readings: Stormy, rain, change, fair and very dry. Mounted onto a spun
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20th Century Nautical Objects

Early Barometer
Early Barometer
H 3 in Dm 7 in
Vintage Gucci Barometer
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage barometer by Gucci with beautiful nautical design details. Metal wire woven like a rope
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Vintage 1960s Italian Nautical Objects

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Gucci Barometer
Vintage Gucci Barometer
H 1.75 in W 3.82 in D 3.82 in
Barometer by Taylor
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass-cased barometer by Taylor. Dimensions: 5 1/2" overall diameter by 2 1/2" deep.
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20th Century Nautical Objects

Barometer by Taylor
Barometer by Taylor
H 2.5 in Dm 5.5 in
19th Century Barometer in Brass Case
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century barometer in a brass case with a hanging bracket. Reads "Standard Barometer."
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20th Century Nautical Objects

Barometer from Riggs & Brother of Philadelphia
By Riggs & Brothers
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass French made barometer by Riggs and Brother of Philadelphia. With Fahrenheit thermometer
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1990s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Dutch Collector's Roselli Barometer From the 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Dutch Collector's Roselli Barometer From the 19th Century We present you this big collector’s
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Nautical Objects

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, Naval Chelsea Clock and Barometer
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned naval ship, a matched set of Chelsea Clock and barometer in black Bakelite
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects

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Nickel

1914 Brass Survey Nautical Pocket Compass Signed Magnapole by Negretti & Zambra
Located in Milan, IT
, as well as further improvements in barometers and other meteorological instruments. The company
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Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

John Barlow's Vernier Asimuth Compass Navigator, circa 1938
Located in London, GB
in date. The Verniers Asimuth comprising compass, barometer, 24hr clock, relative humidity
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Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects

Very Fine Quality Combination Nautical Clock and Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine quality nautical themed 8 day clock and barometer combination executed in brass having
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Nautical Style Clock Barometer Table Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental brass table lamp by Stiffel featuring a nautical style clock and barometer 360 degrees
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20th Century American Regency Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Rare Pair of 1965 Original Gucci Leather Nautical Table Lamps Clock Barometers
By Gucci
Located in GB
and brass table lamps with revolving clocks and barometers A highly collectable and well made pair
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Antique Nautical English Oak Wood Aneroid Barometer Made in the Early 1900s
By W.S. Cowell Ltd.
Located in Milan, IT
English aneroid barometer, made in the early 1900s, oak wood shaped like a rope, glass and brass
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Antique Early 1900s British Scientific Instruments

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Oak

19th Century Rare Brass Pocket Compass Marine Navigation, Travelling Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare vintage brass pocket nautical compass mounted inside a clock case with a ring to hang it
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Antique 1880s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English mahogany and brass nautical barometer.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English maghogany and brass nautical barometer.
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass Barometer in Original Case
Located in Pasadena, CA
Holosteric barometer in case, Montgomery Wards.
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Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Brass Barometer in Original Case
Brass Barometer in Original Case
H 6.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
English William IV Barometer by Preston, circa 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
English William IV barometer by Preston, circa 1835.
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Antique 1830s English William IV Nautical Objects

Nautical Stick Barometer with Herringbone Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
Barometers made in America are quite rare as most were produced in England. This one was from
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Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

Rare Chelsea Nautical Desk Top Ship's Clock & Barometer Set
Located in Palm City, FL
Here is a near perfect example of a Chelsea ship's bell clock and a companion holosteric barometer
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Vintage 1970s American Clocks

Rare Novelty Nautical Revolving Ships Wheel Desk Clock or Barometer
Located in Darwen, GB
A rare novelty nautical revolving ships wheel desk clock or barometer. Each side is modelled as a
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Antique 1870s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Antique Wall Thermometer / Barometer
Located in London, Nottinghill
This beautiful antique barometer is working. Please study the images carefully as form part of the
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

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Hardwood

Antique Wall Thermometer / Barometer
Antique Wall Thermometer / Barometer
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English Rope Edge Circle Aneroid Barometer in Working Order
Located in Bridport, CT
English 7 1/2" dial rope edge circle aneroid barometer in working order, circa 1880. Overall
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Antique 1880s English Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood

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Nautical Barometer For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the nautical barometer you’re looking for. Each nautical barometer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nautical barometer — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right nautical barometer, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nautical barometer over the years, but those crafted by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, AirGuide and Chelsea Clock are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical 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. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

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.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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