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Clock · Banjo wall clock barometer

Edwardian Carved Oak Banjo Clock Barometer

Partially verified

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.

Front view of the Edwardian carved oak banjo clock barometer mounted against a wall
Front view of the Edwardian carved oak banjo clock barometer mounted against a wall — Unique Antiques By Emma Jade / Antiques Atlas. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
antiques-atlas.com
Category
Clock · Banjo wall clock barometer
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
as1144a2009
Source-reported date
1900
Country
United Kingdom

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Lovely quality antique Edwardian carved oak banjo clock barometer”
  • “surrounded by a quality carved oak case”
  • “H 65cm W 25cm D 7cm”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “having a quality barometer and clock with white porcelain dials and brass bezels with the original hands”
  • “Central waist incorporates a vertical thermometer tube and scale”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Date 1900”
  • “All clocks are serviced prior to delivery by a trusted horologist this is included in our price.”

Open research questions

  • Are there any maker's marks or signatures on the porcelain dials or the rear of the clock movement?
  • What is the specific material (mercury or spirit) contained within the thermometer tube?
  • Is there evidence of manufacturer identification on the movement plate?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Edwardian Carved Oak Banjo Clock Barometer
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Date1900“Date 1900”
PeriodEdwardian“Edwardian Antiques”
MaterialOak“Material Oak”
OriginEnglish“Origin English”
DimensionsH 65cm W 25cm D 7cm“H 65cm W 25cm D 7cm”
Dial MaterialsWhite porcelain dials and brass bezels“white porcelain dials and brass bezels”
Price£795.00“Price £ 795.00”

Visible details

  • 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

Research qualifications

  • Maker and movement manufacturer are not stated in the source text
  • Specific clock movement caliber and winding mechanism are not detailed in the listing

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Antiques Atlas - Antique Carved Oak Banjo Clock Barometer as1144a2009

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 1b5d4134a9

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