Edwardian Carved Oak Banjo Clock Barometer
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1900
This antique Edwardian wall instrument combines a clock and aneroid barometer mounted in a carved oak banjo case. The upper circular section houses an analog clock featuring a white porcelain dial with Roman numerals enclosed by a brass bezel.
A vertical mercury or spirit tube thermometer is positioned along the central trunk. The wider lower section holds a matching porcelain barometer dial displaying weather indications. The dealer dates the piece to circa 1900 with English origin, measuring 65 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 7 cm deep.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1900
- Type
- Banjo wall clock barometer
- Origin
- English
- Period
- Edwardian
- Material
- Oak
- Dimensions
- H 65cm W 25cm D 7cm
- Dial Materials
- White porcelain dials and brass bezels
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
Design
- Visible features
- • Carved oak case with foliate flourishes and a carved top crest • Upper dial features black Roman numerals and two clock hands • Central waist incorporates a vertical thermometer tube and scale • Lower circular section encloses an aneroid barometer dial with two central pointers
- Condition and Attribution
- The item is categorized as dating to 1900. The source states that the clock is serviced by a horologist prior to delivery. Specific information regarding the movement manufacturer, mechanical caliber, or maker’s marks is not provided in the source text.
- Case Construction and Aesthetic
- The object is described as an Edwardian carved oak banjo clock barometer. The case features a carved exterior. The instrument measures 65 cm in height, 25 cm in width, and 7 cm in depth.
- Instrumentation and Dial Details
- The instrument includes both a clock and a barometer, each featuring white porcelain dials and brass bezels. The original hands are noted as present. A thermometer is positioned along the central trunk of the banjo-style case.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Maker and movement manufacturer are not stated in the source text
- Research required: Specific clock movement caliber and winding mechanism are not detailed in the listing