This impressive aneroid wall barometer dates to the last quarter of the 19th century and is signed 'J. LUCKING, 8 CORPORATION ST, BIRMINGHAM', who were active between 1875 and 1895.

Housed in an attractive rope twist carved oak body with a traditional ceramic dial that has the distinctive hand painted gold capital letters, beneath a thick bevelled glass within a brass bezel.

It is in good working order and passes the bag pressure test, maintaining the same accuracy as my other barometers.

Cosmetically, this barometer is in excellent condition all round, with only the light crazing on the ceramic dial that one expects from barometers of such age, and the passing of time has produced a warm patination on the oak surround, making this a very decorative piece.

Measuring 9" (230 mm) overall with a dial diameter of 6¼" (160 mm), and weighing just over 1.6 kg, this substantial barometer is well over a hundred years old and combines the appeal of a traditional antique with a strong decorative quality.