The barometer is an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure. The pressure indicated can aid in predicting short term weather.

There are two main types of barometer in use, the mercury barometer, which can either be in the form of a "stick" or a "wheel", and the aneroid barometer, a later invention and most commonly available.

Italian Evangelista Torricelli, an associate of Galileo, is generally credited with inventing the mercury barometer in 1643. Galileo suggested to Evangelista Torricelli that he use mercury in his vacuum experiments.

A mercury barometer has a glass tube with a height of at least 84 cm, closed at one end, with an open mercury-filled reservoir at the base. The weight of the mercury creates a vacuum in the top of the tube. Mercury in the tube adjusts until the weight of the mercury column balances the atmospheric force exerted on the reservoir.

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A Harrods brass cased marine barometer, early 20th century in a…

Harrods Brass Cased Marine Barometer, Early 20th Century

A Harrods brass cased marine barometer, early 20th century in a polished brass circular case on a stepped timber mount, inscribed 'Compensated for temperature' and 'Harrods Ltd. Opticians London height 8 cm, diameter 20.5 cm

A rare and very fine quality rosewood and bone gimbal ship's…

A rare and very fine quality rosewood and bone gimbal ship's barometer by G Setta, Sydney. Australian circa 1820. on an original brass bracket and brass weight at base, 95 cm high

A steel stick gimballed ship's barometer, 1962, retailed by A.L…

1962 Steel Ship's Barometer by A.L Franklin Pty Ltd

A steel stick gimballed ship's barometer, 1962, retailed by A.L Franklin Pty Ltd, Sydney, marked marine barometer Mk 2 96 cm high

H Hughes & Son Ltd London brass stick barometer, Gimballed…

London Brass Stick Barometer & Gimballed Ship's Marine Weather Station

H Hughes & Son Ltd London brass stick barometer, Gimballed ship's marine weather station 94 cm height

Brass Gimble bracket mounted ships stick barometer

Brass Gimble Ship Barometer

Brass Gimble bracket mounted ships stick barometer

A brass and mercury gimble and stick marine barometer,…

19th Century Portuguese Marine Barometer by R.N Desterro, Lisbon

A brass and mercury gimble and stick marine barometer, Portuguese 19th century made by R.N Desterro, Lisbon, 90.5 cm high

Maritime themed barometer, clocks, hourglass, advertising…

Maritime Timepieces of the 20th Century

Maritime themed barometer, clocks, hourglass, advertising clocks etc, 20th century (quantity)

An antique rosewood marine barometer, 19th century, Whyte…

Antique Rosewood Marine Barometer with Thermometer

An antique rosewood marine barometer, 19th century, Whyte Thompson & Co., Glasgow & so. Shields, a slender trunk mercury thermometer with gimbal and twin ivory recording knobs terminating in a weighted brass cistern cover, the angled ivory scales marked…

A bronze ship's stick barometer, by Adie, London, 19th century,…

Adie's Bronze Ship Barometer, 19th Century London

A bronze ship's stick barometer, by Adie, London, 19th century, 89 cm long

T. Gaunt & Co. Marine barometer in circular brass case, late…

19th Century Brass Marine Barometer by T. Gaunt & Co

T. Gaunt & Co. Marine barometer in circular brass case, late 19th century, 14 cm high

An early 20th century Negretti & Zambra gimballed marine stick…

Negretti & Zambra Marine Stick Barometer, Mark IV

An early 20th century Negretti & Zambra gimballed marine stick barometer, 'Mark IV', with brass fittings to the ebonized case, various scales including one detailed 'Correction To Barometer'. Height 89.5 cm. In original fitted wood case with wall mounting…

Two aneroid marine Barometers, 20th century, unmarked, a brass…

Aneroid Marine Barometers, 20th Century

Two aneroid marine Barometers, 20th century, unmarked, a brass and copper mounted wall barometer and a heavy polished brass open, dial ships barometer with a visible escapement, diameter 16 cm and smaller

An early Victorian mahogany banjo barometer of impressive size,…

Victorian Mahogany Banjo Barometer with Provenance

An early Victorian mahogany banjo barometer of impressive size, c.1845, with broken arch pediment, damp/dry dial, mercury thermometer and convex mirror to the trunk above a large silvered 10.5 inches (25 cm) main register signed Emery Churcher, the spirit…

Brass port hole barometer, made in West Germany

West German Brass Port Hole Barometer

Brass port hole barometer, made in West Germany

A Victorian marine barometer with sympiesometer, by J. R.…

Victorian Marine Barometer with Sympiesometer

A Victorian marine barometer with sympiesometer, by J. R. Cameron, 5 South Castle Street, Liverpool. Complete with brass gimbal

An early marine barometer in brass case

Brass marine barometer from early era

An early marine barometer in brass case

A vintage marine Mercurial stick barometer by R N Desterro,…

Vintage Marine Stick Barometer by R.N. Desterro, Lisbon

A vintage marine Mercurial stick barometer by R N Desterro, Lisbon, Portugal. Brass case and gimbal fittings. Length 96 cm

Brass ship's barometer by Schatz

Schatz Brass Ship Barometer

Brass ship's barometer by Schatz

An Ellery's brass mounted aneroid marine barometer, second half…

Ellery's Marine Barometer with Brass Mounts

An Ellery's brass mounted aneroid marine barometer, second half 19th century, 13 cm diameter. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, New South Wales. From the collection of Keith Ball

An early 19th century gimbal brass mounted rosewood ship's…

Antique Gimbal Brass Ship Barometer, Bristol, 19th Century

An early 19th century gimbal brass mounted rosewood ship's mercury barometer, marked W Langford, Broad Quay Bristol, height 96 cm

Kew Pattern Marine Barometer by Negretti & Zambra of London.…

Negretti & Zambra Marine Barometer with Gold Scale

Kew Pattern Marine Barometer by Negretti & Zambra of London. Recognized and used as the standard on ships and Observatories, range 870-1100 mb. includes attached 'Gold Scale' (named after Lt. Col. Gold of the Harrison clock fame) Mark IV also by Negretti,…

A ships metallic barometer stamped 'E. Bourdon and Richards,…

Bourdon & Richards' 1849 Barometer

A ships metallic barometer stamped 'E. Bourdon and Richards, Patent, Paris. Universal Exhibition, London, 1849'. 23 cm diameter.

Vintage bulkhead barometer on timber backing, D23 cm approx

Vintage Barometer on Timber Backing, D23cm

Vintage bulkhead barometer on timber backing, D23 cm approx

A brass cased marine stick barometer, early 20th century.…

Brass Marine Stick Barometer with Gimbal Mount

A brass cased marine stick barometer, early 20th century. Engraved: 'J.J.B.L.M. 16-22, R. N. Desterro, Lisbon', with brass gimbal mount. Height 95 cm

Oak maritime clock barometer by Chadburn & Son London

Chadburn & Son's Oak Maritime Clock Barometer

Oak maritime clock barometer by Chadburn & Son London

A steel and brass mounted marine stick barometer by Short &…

Short & Mason Marine Barometer with Brass Gimble

A steel and brass mounted marine stick barometer by Short & Mason, London, with a brass gimble, 93 cm high

A very rare mahogany cased aneroid barocyclonometer or 'Typhoon…

Rare Typhoon Barometer with Cyclometer and Wind Disc

A very rare mahogany cased aneroid barocyclonometer or 'Typhoon barometer'. Schmidt and Ziegler, Remscheid, to a design by Jose Algue, Manila, early 20th century, tbox opening to reveal Faura pattern aneroid barometer with 6 inch circular silvered…

Rare English F Darton London, ships barometer, gimble bracket,…

Rare English Darton Ships Barometer with Vintage Edney Fortin (2)

Rare English F Darton London, ships barometer, gimble bracket, a long with a vintage Edney Fortin barometer (2) 92 cm & 100 cm