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 19th century French thermometer, in finely detailed gilt…

A 19th century French thermometer, in finely detailed gilt bronze, decorated with several putti, Father Time mask to the base and framed by garlands of flowers, hook for hanging. In the manner of Ferdinand Barbedienne, height 40 cm.

19th century brass open faced barometer, quality French…

19th century brass open faced barometer, quality French movement stamped Brevete patent no.Sgdg C.1880 in polished brass surround, excellent working condition

A French 'Richard Freres' barograph, mid 20thC, in mahogany…

French Richard Freres Barograph in Mahogany Case

A French 'Richard Freres' barograph, mid 20thC, in mahogany case with front glazed panel, stamped with maker's cipher to the brass plateau, numbered 1327. 28 x 13 x 15 cm Provenance: The Jack Thornton estate collection.

A French Art Deco walnut barometer and thermometer, circa 1930s,…

Art Deco Walnut Barometer & Thermometer

A French Art Deco walnut barometer and thermometer, circa 1930s, the thermometer and silvered octagonal-faced barometer mounted to a rectangular figured walnut case with curved bottom edges and carved stylised spandrels of foliage and flower heads, with…

A French clock and barometer in the form of a windmill, the…

French Windmill Clock and Barometer Set

A French clock and barometer in the form of a windmill, the brass and metal windmill with slate base, a clock and barometer set to the front with a thermometer to each side, with keys, when wound the sails work intermittently, some old chips to base. 28 x…

A French easel mounted desk barometer with ormolu swags and…

French Easel Desk Barometer with Ormolu Mounts

A French easel mounted desk barometer with ormolu swags and mounts on a satinwood veneered plaque, height 15.5 cm

French carved gilt wood barometer, in Louis XVI taste, with…

Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Barometer

French carved gilt wood barometer, in Louis XVI taste, with central barometer above a thermometer, the case of lyre and draped form in gilt and brown finish, height 99 cm

A mahogany cased barograph by Richard Freres, French, 19th…

19th Century French Mahogany Barograph by Richard Freres

A mahogany cased barograph by Richard Freres, French, 19th century, enclosed in case with brass carrying handle, inside mounted brass plate bears stamp 'Made in France', monogrammed Rf enclosed by trademark/patent, along with key, 17 cm high, 28.5 cm wide…

An antique French barometer in a carved wooden frame, circa…

Art Nouveau French Barometer with Carved Frame

An antique French barometer in a carved wooden frame, circa 1900, the barometer with visible escapement and thermometer set within a intricately carved and pierced Art Nouveau inspired frame with entwined poppy and seed heads, length 70 cm, width 31 cm

Antique carved French Black Forest barometer with mounted…

French Black Forest Barometer with Hunting Theme

Antique carved French Black Forest barometer with mounted thermometer above, dog head crown with a hunting theme, 67 cm height.

French cast iron desk thermometer circa 1870, height 36 cm

Antique French Cast Iron Desk Thermometer (1870)

French cast iron desk thermometer circa 1870, height 36 cm

An antique French timber framed wall barometer, early 20th…

French Timber Framed Wall Barometer with Enamel Thermometer

An antique French timber framed wall barometer, early 20th century, carved and pierced with vegetal forms with a wicker style basket enclosing a barometer with visible internal works, an enamel thermometer to the stem, length 44 cm, width 22 cm

An antique French oak framed wall barometer, early 20th century,…

French Oak Wall Barometer with Brass and Thermometer

An antique French oak framed wall barometer, early 20th century, carved with oak leaves and rustic branches enclosing a brass barometer with, visible internal works and an enamel thermometer to the stem, length 51 cm, width 24 cm

A French 'Maison de l'Ingenieur Chevallier' pocket barometer,…

French Engineer Chevallier Pocket Barometer, 6.5 cm Diameter

A French 'Maison de l'Ingenieur Chevallier' pocket barometer, diameter 6.5 cm.

A collection of obelisk paperweights, 19th century, including…

19th Century Obelisk Paperweight Collection

A collection of obelisk paperweights, 19th century, including three stone inlaid and painted alabaster, and a French Neo-Classical bronzed obelisk set with a mercury barometer, tallest 25 cm high

French Captains travelling barograph in fine leather case, with…

French Travelling Barograph in Leather Case and Box

French Captains travelling barograph in fine leather case, with timber storage box. Good working order.

A French mahogany aneroid wall Barometer and thermometer, circa…

French Mahogany Aneroid Wall Barometer and Thermometer

A French mahogany aneroid wall Barometer and thermometer, circa 1900, the spear shaped Barometer with a pierced Art Nouveau inspired head enclosing the Barometer, a red alcohol thermometer to the stem and surmounted by a temple crest, with neoclassical…

An impressive French Henry II walnut square cased wall…

French Henry II Walnut Wall Barometer

An impressive French Henry II walnut square cased wall barometer.

Antique French mahogany barometer, 90 cm high

French Mahogany Barometer - Antique 90cm High

Antique French mahogany barometer, 90 cm high

Antique French Grand Tour enamelled thermometer, with bronze…

French Grand Tour Enamelled Thermometer with Bronze Child Finial

Antique French Grand Tour enamelled thermometer, with bronze head of a child in a helmet finial and green alabaster stepped base, 19 cm high

Antique Henri II French barometer, 66 cm high

Henri II French Barometer - Antique 66cm High

Antique Henri II French barometer, 66 cm high

Antique French carved Black Forest thermometer, 65 cm high

Carved Black Forest Thermometer - Antique French, 65cm High

Antique French carved Black Forest thermometer, 65 cm high

Antique French carved Black Forest barometer and thermometer,…

French Black Forest Barometer and Thermometer

Antique French carved Black Forest barometer and thermometer, 50 cm high

Rare Antique French painted dial barometer, by Par Carcano…

Antique French Barometer by Par Carcano, Paris

Rare Antique French painted dial barometer, by Par Carcano Place Daupinne No 2 A Paris

Antique French Louis Phillipe period mahogany mercury barometer,…

Antique French Mahogany Mercury Barometer

Antique French Louis Phillipe period mahogany mercury barometer, approx 94 cm high, face approx 29 cm diameter

Antique French Henri II barometer, approx 79 cm high

French Henri II Barometer - Antique 79cm High

Antique French Henri II barometer, approx 79 cm high

Antique French barometer with carved hunting dog motif, approx.…

French Hunting Dog Barometer - Antique

Antique French barometer with carved hunting dog motif, approx. 66 cm high

Fine antique French gilt bronze aneroid barometer by Mon…

Antique French Gilt Bronze Barometer by Mon Loiseau Boucart

Fine antique French gilt bronze aneroid barometer by Mon Loiseau Boucart 35 Quai de Hoiloge Paris

Antique French Barometer/ thermometer, approx 73 cm high

Antique French Barometer/Thermometer - 73cm High

Antique French Barometer/ thermometer, approx 73 cm high

Antique French floral marquetry banjo barometer, silvered dial,…

French Floral Marquetry Barometer, Silver Dial, 102 cm High

Antique French floral marquetry banjo barometer, silvered dial, approx 102 cm high

A gilt brass mounted aneroid circular wall…

French gilt brass wall barometer/thermometer, 1900

A gilt brass mounted aneroid circular wall barometer/thermometer, French, circa 1900, 31.5 cm diameter

Rare 18th century French gilt wood barometer, with Lyre shaped…

18th Century French Gilt Wood Barometer with Thermometer

Rare 18th century French gilt wood barometer, with Lyre shaped crest with thermometer, above a large octagonal framed barometer

Antique French oak thermometer and barometer, approx 58 cm high

French Oak Thermometer and Barometer Set

Antique French oak thermometer and barometer, approx 58 cm high

Antique French carved wall barometer, approx 66 cm high

French Carved Wall Barometer, 66 cm High

Antique French carved wall barometer, approx 66 cm high

Antique French carved wall barometer, approx 58 cm high

French Carved Wall Barometer - Antique

Antique French carved wall barometer, approx 58 cm high

French Black Forest barometer, carved with hounds head &…

French Black Forest Barometer with Carved Animal Motifs

French Black Forest barometer, carved with hounds head & hanging rabbit & pheasant, approx 68 cm high, 29 cm wide

Antique French gilt tin barometer, stamped Cartels Brevetes…

French gilt tin barometer by Cartels Brevetes

Antique French gilt tin barometer, stamped Cartels Brevetes approx 70 cm high

Antique French carved oak barometer, approx 80 cm high

Carved Oak French Barometer - 80cm

Antique French carved oak barometer, approx 80 cm high

French giltwood barometer, approx 100 cm high

Giltwood French Barometer - 100cm High

French giltwood barometer, approx 100 cm high

Antique French carved walnut Renaissance style board with…

French Renaissance Style Walnut Board with Thermometer

Antique French carved walnut Renaissance style board with thermometer, approx 155 cm high

A French circular thermometer on a circular base

Circular French Thermometer on Base

A French circular thermometer on a circular base

Antique French barometer, approx 83 cm high, 63 cm wide

Antique French Barometer - 83x63cm

Antique French barometer, approx 83 cm high, 63 cm wide

Vintage French leather & bronze decorated barometer. 19 cm high

French Leather & Bronze Barometer - Vintage Decor

Vintage French leather & bronze decorated barometer. 19 cm high

A good gilt-wood barometer, French, circa 1780. 105 cm high, 44…

French Gilt-Wood Barometer, Circa 1780

A good gilt-wood barometer, French, circa 1780. 105 cm high, 44 cm wide

Rare French antique barometer of banjo shape

French Banjo-Shaped Antique Barometer

Rare French antique barometer of banjo shape

A French white metal wine thermometer and stand, 20th century,…

French Wine Thermometer with Grape Decorations

A French white metal wine thermometer and stand, 20th century, marked 'Etain', the removable alcohol thermometer resting in a stand engraved with the optimum serving temperatures for various wines, both parts decorated with grape bunches and leaves.…

Antique French carved barometer. 50 cm high

French Carved Barometer - Antique

Antique French carved barometer. 50 cm high

Antique French carved oak barometer

French Oak Barometer

Antique French carved oak barometer