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Scottish Barometer

‘Royal’ Barometer by John Russell, Watchmaker to the Prince Regent
‘Royal’ Barometer by John Russell, Watchmaker to the Prince Regent

‘Royal’ Barometer by John Russell, Watchmaker to the Prince Regent

By John Russell

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

There is an invoice from Russell in the Royal Archives for a chronometer and two barometers for £153 6s. John Russell (1745-1817) was one of the best Scottish clock and watchmakers o...

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Antique 1810s Scottish Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Banjo Barometer by James H Kelly of Glasgow
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Banjo Barometer by James H Kelly of Glasgow

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Banjo Barometer by James H Kelly of Glasgow

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality mahogany banjo barometer by James H Kelly of Glasgow Having a quality mahogany shaped banjo barometer with scroll shaped carving circular silvered engrave...

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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Banjo Barometer by James H Kelly of Glasgow
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Banjo Barometer by James H Kelly of Glasgow

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Located in Suffolk, GB

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Scottish Banjo Wheel Barometer of circa 1810 in Mahogany

Located in Glencarse, Perthshire

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GILT METAL FIGURAL BAROMETER BY E. LINNIE
GILT METAL FIGURAL BAROMETER BY E. LINNIE

GILT METAL FIGURAL BAROMETER BY E. LINNIE

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H 15.01 in W 15.51 in D 3.25 in

GILT METAL FIGURAL BAROMETER BY E. LINNIE

By E. Linnie

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Scottish Regency Mahogany Banjo Barometer
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Located in San Francisco, CA

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19th Century Mahogany Long Case Barometer by Lennie Optician, Edinburgh
19th Century Mahogany Long Case Barometer by Lennie Optician, Edinburgh

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Scottish Mahogany Barometer
Scottish Mahogany Barometer

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Scottish Mahogany Barometer

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Scottish mahogany barometer with arched and carved eagle pediment, marked Lennie, Edinburgh, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s Scottish Scientific Instruments

Antique Barometer, Aneroid Barometer, Carved Oak Barometer, Scotland 1890, B1282A
Antique Barometer, Aneroid Barometer, Carved Oak Barometer, Scotland 1890, B1282A

Antique Barometer, Aneroid Barometer, Carved Oak Barometer, Scotland 1890, B1282A

Located in Vancouver, BC

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Antique Banjo Barometer, Decorative Barometer, Georgian Mahogany, Scotland

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Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique barometer, decorative barometer, carved inlaid barometer, aneroid barometer, Scotland, 1910, Antique Furniture, B1235.

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Vintage 1910s Scientific Instruments

Antique Barometer, Antique Weather Station, Carved Oak, Scotland 1890, B1340
Antique Barometer, Antique Weather Station, Carved Oak, Scotland 1890, B1340

Antique Barometer, Antique Weather Station, Carved Oak, Scotland 1890, B1340

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique barometer with thermometer, antique weather station, carved oak, Scotland 1890, antique furniture, B1340 Scotland, 1890 All original Nicely carved decorative case Therm...

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Antique Barometer, Aneroid Barometer, Decorative Barometer, Carved Walnut, B1282
Antique Barometer, Aneroid Barometer, Decorative Barometer, Carved Walnut, B1282

Antique Barometer, Aneroid Barometer, Decorative Barometer, Carved Walnut, B1282

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Barometer, Aneroid barometer, decorative Barometer, carved walnut Barometer, Scotland, 1890, Antique Furniture, B1282A.

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Aneroid Barometer, Decorative Barometer, Carved Oak Barometer, 1890, H25
Aneroid Barometer, Decorative Barometer, Carved Oak Barometer, 1890, H25

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Aneroid barometer, decorative barometer, carved oak barometer, Scotland 1890, Antique Furniture, H25 Scotland, 1890.

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Victorian Oak Barometer
Victorian Oak Barometer

Victorian Oak Barometer

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Late Victorian carved oak aneroid barometer with ceramic thermometer above the indicator dial.

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Edwardian Mahogany Aneroid Barometer
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Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

An Edwardian mahogany cased wall hanging aneroid barometer by Kelvin & James White Ltd Glasgow. The barometer has a circular white dial that also houses a curved thermometer and t...

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Rosewood Barometer
Rosewood Barometer

Rosewood Barometer

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H 44 in W 5.25 in D 2.75 in

Rosewood Barometer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scottish Rosewood Barometer, Made By James Edis OF Edinburgh

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Oak Barley Twist Barometer/Thermometer
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Located in Vancouver, BC

Carved oak barometer/thermometer with barley twist columns, original finish and brass dials.

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Early 20th Century Scottish Scientific Instruments

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Early 20th Century Oak Barometer
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Early 20th Century Oak Barometer

Located in Vancouver, BC

Oak banjo aneroid barometer with foliate carved mounts.

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Early 20th Century Scottish Scientific Instruments

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Early Victorian Rosewood Onion Top Barometer
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Located in Cambridge, GB

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Antique Barometer, Decorative Barometer, Aneroid Barometer, Scotland, 1910
Antique Barometer, Decorative Barometer, Aneroid Barometer, Scotland, 1910

Antique Barometer, Decorative Barometer, Aneroid Barometer, Scotland, 1910

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique barometer, decorative barometer, mahogany barometer, aneroid, Scotland, 1910, antique furniture, B1025 Scotland, 1910 Solid mahogany with satinwood inlay Shaped top and ...

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Antique Carved Oak Barometer, Banjo Barometer, Aneroid, Scotland 1890, B2459
Antique Carved Oak Barometer, Banjo Barometer, Aneroid, Scotland 1890, B2459

Antique Carved Oak Barometer, Banjo Barometer, Aneroid, Scotland 1890, B2459

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique carved oak barometer, Banjo Barometer, Aneroid, Scotland 1890, B2459 Scotland 1890 Solid oak Original finish Decorative Carved and fretted case Domed shaped top Oak ...

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Scottish Barometer For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scottish barometer you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and mahogany, every Scottish barometer was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Scottish barometer, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Scottish barometer made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Scottish barometer over the years, but those crafted by S. Lilly are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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.

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