Barometers Realm

Victorian hallway barometer

Manufacturer/Retailer

unsigned

Dating

late 19th century

Dimensions

length: 27cm
width: 6cm
height: 24cm

Condition

VERY GOOD

This 19th century Victorian hallway barometer is a unique example of the fusion between utilitarian and decorative arts of the Victorian era. It is an unusual composition consisting of a spalted maple board on which both a barometer and two clothes brushes are mounted. This model fits perfectly into Victorian interiors, where practical items often took on an artistic design.

The clothes brushes, attached to the barometer, are covered with a layer of brass featuring a refined floral pattern, adding elegance and richness to this functional element. The brass details, intricately woven into the overall design, emphasize the artistic taste and attention to detail characteristic of items from that period.

The barometer itself has a brass bezel and an enamel open dial, adorned with Gothic weather symbols. The scale is marked in London inches, and the weather symbols are written in Gothic script with red initial letters, giving it a distinctive Victorian style. This barometer is not only a functional instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure but also a true decorative piece, reflecting the beauty and rich aesthetics of its time.

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