Archives for May 2017

Rare 19th Century Antique French Cased Survey Compass

A beautiful 19th Century survey compass made in france, with transit lock and original case, clean and in good working condition. This compass was probably made by Bloch (an optician established in Strassburg – located now in France but part of the German empire before WWI). A fairly rare [...]

Antique 18th C. Painted and Decorated French Portable Barometer

Original painted decorated surface. Adjustable register scale for altitude compensation. Unique folding case design for portability. Replaced (custom made) glass tube. Good working and overall condition. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list. As we are posting new items [...]

Antique Ornate Stick Barometer by J. H. Steward

Antique ornate stick barometer by J. Steward, London circa 1880. Oversize design with the best massive spiral thermometer I have ever handled. Replaced mercury column reads accurately. Ebonised finish in great condition. Replaced a small wood panel at base. Measures 45″ tall by 8″ wide by 4-1/2 [...]

Antique 19th C. German Ship’s Barometer

Mahogany case with mother-of-pearl inlays and elaborate caring near base. Ivorine scales and Reaumur thermometer. Nice original brass gimbal. Great working and overall condition. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list. As we are posting new items every week. If unsold [...]

Antique English Round Top Wheel Barometer by Pensa

Rare form antique English round top wheel barometer signed Pensa, London circa 1830. Thermometer is placed onto the main 10 dial behind a convex glass. Nicholas Goodison, author of English Barometers 1680 – 1860, suggests this was done to show off the fine figure of the veneer. ” Measures approx 38″ by 12 wide. [...]

Antique 19th C. Angle Tube Barometer by L. Laffrancho, Ludlow

Rare antique 19th C. Angle tube barometer marked L. Laffrancho, Ludlow circa 1825. Mahogany case with brass register scale. Reads a bit high, otherwise good working condition. Measures 33″ tall by 21″ wide. Please disregard other instruments (not included in sale) shown in photo. Please check out our other items. And be [...]

Antique 19th C. Bowfront Stick Barometer Signed Worthington & Allan

Rare & important antique bowfront stick barometer by Worthington & Allan (1822 – 1846) London. Flame mahogany case with classic Ramsden wrap around veneer. Ogee moulded pediment and ebonized urn shaped cistern cover. Finely engraved silvered brass register plates with rack and pinion operated vernier. Original offset style cistern [...]

Antique English Marine Barometer Sympiesometer Wolf, Liverpool

Antique English marine barometer sympiesometer marked Wolf Castle Street, Liverpool circa 1875. Dual ivorine (barometer) and silvered brass (sympiesometer) register plates. Carved mahogany case and original brass gimbal. Great working and overall condition. Measures approx 37″ tall and extends 11″ from wall. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add [...]

Naze 32 Barometer Altitude Hold Demo Flight

Vintage Aneroid Barometer, Perry & Co, Bournemouth, England, Hardwood Case

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND ANEROID BAROMETER. This is a nice, vintage aneroid barometer in very good condition. The case appears to be walnut, the dial is enameled, and the glass is beveled. It works fine, even here in [...]