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Antique Art Deco wall barometer with thermometer – oak – Dutch-language dial – circa 1920–1930

A particularly decorative antique wall barometer with thermometer, executed in beautiful warm oak and presumably dating from the period circa 1920–1930. The elongated, strongly geometric form with a stepped top and rounded lower part fits nicely with Dutch Art Deco and also shows influences of the Amsterdam School.

Comparable solid oak wall barometers with Dutch-language dial and thermometer are dated in the trade and in specialized collections to around the 1920s; even on Catawiki, similar oak examples from 1920–1930 are described as Art Deco and Amsterdam School.

At the center is the round aneroid barometer. This type of barometer works mechanically and does not require a mercury column for measuring air pressure. The aneroid barometer was patented in 1843/1844 by the French instrument maker Lucien Vidie and subsequently grew into a widely used compact measuring instrument.

The light Dutch-language dial is unusually attractive in execution. Surrounding it are the classic weather indicators:

Storm – Rain or Wind – Changeable – Good Weather – Steady

The scale runs from about 69 to 79, with 76 at the center. Through the open core of the dial, part of the mechanical barometerwork is visible, giving this specimen an extra technical and decorative appearance.

Above the barometer is a separate classic glass thermometer mounted, equipped with two scales: Celsius and Fahrenheit. The combination of an aneroid barometer and a C/F thermometer was characteristic of such early 20th-century wall weather stations.

The wooden housing also deserves attention. The oak has a beautiful pronounced grain and a warm honey-brown color. The stepped, almost architectural crown, the slender middle section, and the rounded forms around the barometer and lower part create a balanced Art Deco silhouette.

Features

* Object: wall barometer / weather station
* Type: aneroid barometer
* Combined with thermometer
* Period: presumably circa 1920–1930
* Style: Art Deco with Amsterdam School influences
* Material: presumably oak, glass and metal
* Beautiful natural wood grain
* Dutch-language barometer dial
* Indications: Storm, Rain or Wind, Changeable, Good Weather and Steady
* Barometer scale about 69–79
* Visible mechanical inner workings
* Thermometer with Celsius and Fahrenheit divisions
* Metal bezel around the barometer
* Decorative stepped top
* Maker not visible / not marked as far as visible in the photos
* Suitable as a historical measuring instrument and decorative wall object

Condition

The barometer is in a fine authentic antique condition, with signs of use and aging suitable for its age.

The wood shows locally light scratches, small discolorations and normal wear. The metal parts have a natural old patina. There may also be slight signs of aging on the dial, thermometer and glass.

The barometer and thermometer appear complete. The operation and exact measurement accuracy have not been professionally tested and are therefore not guaranteed.

User marks as seen in the photos. The photos form an important part of the condition description.

A atmospheric and characterful historical weather instrument that beautifully combines technology and early 20th-century furniture design. Very decorative in a classical interior, stately home, library, office or collection of vintage meteorological instruments.

Dimensions
Height 48 cm
Width 14.5 cm
Depth 5 cm

The photos provide a clear impression of the quality and are part of the description. The interior photos have been AI-generated and are intended solely to illustrate the object in a living environment.

The whole will be well packed and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also include packing materials and transport. Ships only within the postal EU. Pickup is only possible when the lot is valued at more than €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.

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