BACK

For best browsing experience use the back button to return to your place on the previous page

Thomas Shaw of Wibesy, Low Moor, (Bradford) - early 19th century mahogany bulb cistern stick barometer with a fretted pediment and an octagonal base, with satinwood stringing to the edge of the case and contrasting inlay to the cistern cover, enclosed paper scale with makers name, predictions and a Fahrenheit mercury thermometer, exposed tube with a conforming octagonal cistern cover. Thomas Shaw is recorded as working in the village of Low Moor 1820-40. Basic stick barometers made in rural communities were often made for local farmers and were fitted with cheaper paper registers, many of which have not survived. This is a very nice and rare example found in very good condition.
Thomas Shaw of Wibesy, Low Moor, (Bradford) - early 19th century mahogany bulb cistern stick barometer with a fretted pediment and an octagonal base, with satinwood stringing to the edge of the case and contrasting inlay to the cistern cover, enclosed paper scale with makers name, predictions and a Fahrenheit mercury thermometer, exposed tube with a conforming octagonal cistern cover. Thomas Shaw is recorded as working in the village of Low Moor 1820-40. Basic stick barometers made in rural communities were often made for local farmers and were fitted with cheaper paper registers, many of which have not survived. This is a very nice and rare example found in very good condition.
Thomas Shaw of Wibesy, Low Moor, (Bradford) - early 19th century mahogany bulb cistern stick barometer with a fretted pediment and an octagonal base, with satinwood stringing to the edge of the case and contrasting inlay to the cistern cover, enclosed paper scale with makers name, predictions and a Fahrenheit mercury thermometer, exposed tube with a conforming octagonal cistern cover. Thomas Shaw is recorded as working in the village of Low Moor 1820-40. Basic stick barometers made in rural communities were often made for local farmers and were fitted with cheaper paper registers, many of which have not survived. This is a very nice and rare example found in very good condition.
Thomas Shaw of Wibesy, Low Moor, (Bradford) - early 19th century mahogany bulb cistern stick barometer with a fretted pediment and an octagonal base, with satinwood stringing to the edge of the case and contrasting inlay to the cistern cover, enclosed paper scale with makers name, predictions and a Fahrenheit mercury thermometer, exposed tube with a conforming octagonal cistern cover. Thomas Shaw is recorded as working in the village of Low Moor 1820-40. Basic stick barometers made in rural communities were often made for local farmers and were fitted with cheaper paper registers, many of which have not survived. This is a very nice and rare example found in very good condition.
Thomas Shaw of Wibesy, Low Moor, (Bradford) - early 19th century mahogany bulb cistern stick barometer with a fretted pediment and an octagonal base, with satinwood stringing to the edge of the case and contrasting inlay to the cistern cover, enclosed paper scale with makers name, predictions and a Fahrenheit mercury thermometer, exposed tube with a conforming octagonal cistern cover. Thomas Shaw is recorded as working in the village of Low Moor 1820-40. Basic stick barometers made in rural communities were often made for local farmers and were fitted with cheaper paper registers, many of which have not survived. This is a very nice and rare example found in very good condition.
Thomas Shaw of Wibesy, Low Moor, (Bradford) - early 19th century mahogany bulb cistern stick barometer with a fretted pediment and an octagonal base, with satinwood stringing to the edge of the case and contrasting inlay to the cistern cover, enclosed paper scale with makers name, predictions and a Fahrenheit mercury thermometer, exposed tube with a conforming octagonal cistern cover. Thomas Shaw is recorded as working in the village of Low Moor 1820-40. Basic stick barometers made in rural communities were often made for local farmers and were fitted with cheaper paper registers, many of which have not survived. This is a very nice and rare example found in very good condition.
Thomas Shaw of Wibesy, Low Moor, (Bradford) - early 19th century mahogany bulb cistern stick barometer with a fretted pediment and an octagonal base, with satinwood stringing to the edge of the case and contrasting inlay to the cistern cover, enclosed paper scale with makers name, predictions and a Fahrenheit mercury thermometer, exposed tube with a conforming octagonal cistern cover. Thomas Shaw is recorded as working in the village of Low Moor 1820-40. Basic stick barometers made in rural communities were often made for local farmers and were fitted with cheaper paper registers, many of which have not survived. This is a very nice and rare example found in very good condition.
Thomas Shaw of Wibesy, Low Moor, (Bradford) - early 19th century mahogany bulb cistern stick barometer with a fretted pediment and an octagonal base, with satinwood stringing to the edge of the case and contrasting inlay to the cistern cover, enclosed paper scale with makers name, predictions and a Fahrenheit mercury thermometer, exposed tube with a conforming octagonal cistern cover. Thomas Shaw is recorded as working in the village of Low Moor 1820-40. Basic stick barometers made in rural communities were often made for local farmers and were fitted with cheaper paper registers, many of which have not survived. This is a very nice and rare example found in very good condition.

LOT NO 1132

STOCK NO 148739

Thomas Shaw of Wibesy, Low Moor, (Bradford) - early 19th century mahogany bulb cistern stick barometer with a fretted pediment and an octagonal base, with satinwood stringing to the edge of the case and contrasting inlay to the cistern cover, enclosed paper scale with makers name, predictions and a Fahrenheit mercury thermometer, exposed tube with a conforming octagonal cistern cover. Thomas Shaw is recorded as working in the village of Low Moor 1820-40. Basic stick barometers made in rural communities were often made for local farmers and were fitted with cheaper paper registers, many of which have not survived. This is a very nice and rare example found in very good condition.

Alert Me

You have set up a SMS alert for this lot, you will be messaged 15 minutes before the lot is auctioned.

https://www.davidduggleby.com/files/images/auctions/GUID/36b5de80-054b-47c6-8a33-ebb36f382040.jpg"

Bidding Details

SOLD

£190

Forgotten my password

Register

Further Information & Condition Report

Discover a stunning early 19th-century mahogany bulb cistern stick barometer crafted by Thomas Shaw of Wibsey, Low Moor, Bradford. The barometer features a fretted pediment and an octagonal base, adorned with satinwood stringing along the case's edge and contrasting inlay on the cistern cover. The enclosed paper scale includes the maker's name, weather predictions, and a Fahrenheit mercury thermometer. The exposed tube is complemented by a matching octagonal cistern cover.

Thomas Shaw's legacy in the village of Low Moor from 1820 to 1840 adds historical significance to this exquisite piece. Basic stick barometers crafted in rural communities were typically tailored for local farmers and often featured more affordable paper registers, making surviving examples like this one rare and highly sought after.

This exceptional barometer is in remarkably good condition, making it a prized addition to any collection. Don't miss the opportunity to acquire this unique and well-preserved piece at the upcoming auction at Duggleby Auctioneers.



Something like this to sell?

Similar Products

Louis XV-style gilt-bronze mounted turtleshell boulle mantel clock, the case of typical wa...

Estimate £100-200

English burr walnut cased eight day chime bracket clock, with brass knopped carrying hand...

Estimate £150-250

Late 19th century French 8-day brass cased carriage clock, Henry Marc of Paris, the gorge ...

Estimate £100-200

Edwardian mahogany and marquetry miniature longcase clock, the case with ogee top, over ar...

Estimate £200-300

French - 8-day striking carriage clock with alarm and repeat functions, c1900, case of ar...

Estimate £300-500

20th century brass lantern clock, the mechanism marked Empire, with key, H26cm

Estimate £20-50

Brass carriage clock, engine turned masked dial with beveled glass sides, together with an...

Estimate £50-100

Neo-Classical red marble clock garniture, eight day movement, with urn top and lion mask h...

Estimate £50-100

circular wall clock, D35cm

Estimate £20-50

John Bull of Bedford-early 19th century provincial oak cased 30-hour longcase clock c 1830...

Offer Guide £150-200

Jaeger- LeCoultre Atmos clock No.291241, with white dial in brass and five glass case and ...

Estimate £400-600

19th century Black Forest cuckoo mantel clock with carved architectural case, with eight d...

Estimate £200-400

William IV mahogany and brass mounted bracket clock, the rectangular case with swept pagod...

Estimate £120-180

Late 19th century bracket clock with three train movement, Westminster Chimes on eight bel...

Estimate £2,000-3,000

18th century longcase clock, the brass dial with ormolu spandrels, Father Time automaton a...

Estimate £500-800

18th century twin fusee bracket clock with recoil anchor escapement the steel and brass di...

Estimate £500-800

French-First quarter 19th century 8-day sienna marble and bronze-mounted mantel clock of r...

Estimate £700-800

Concord & Co - Early 20th century Swiss travelling clock retailed by Asprey & Co, London i...

Estimate £50-100

Chas Frodsham - Elizabeth II commemorative miniature carriage clock with platform lever es...

Estimate £200-300

Chas Frodsham, London - Miniature carriage clock with white dial in engraved silver case o...

Estimate £200-300

Chas Frodsham - Miniature carriage clock with white dial and platform lever escapement in...

Estimate £200-400

Chas Frodsham - Miniature carriage clock with platform lever escapement commemorating the...

Estimate £200-300

French- Early 20th century Art Deco mantel clock with an 8-day timepiece movement, on a po...

Estimate £100-200

Mantel timepiece with French movement in plated case H16cm, another in mahogany case and t...

Estimate £20-50

What Our Customers Are Saying...

Get News & Updates

Get all our latest news and updates straight to your inbox. Sign up to receive everything you need to know about upcoming auctions, ways to sell, lots we love and much more...

Sign up