Antique Victorian Admiral FitzRoy Barometer | Glazed Beech Case | Original Dial & Thermometer | 19th Century | 104cm

Own a Piece of Britain's Golden Age of Weather Forecasting

Hang this striking Victorian FitzRoy barometer in your home and you're not just adding a decorative antique — you're acquiring a working piece of scientific history. Admiral Robert FitzRoy, Darwin's captain on the Beagle and the father of modern weather forecasting, designed these instruments to save lives at sea. This original 19th-century example brings that legacy directly into your space.

Why This Piece Stands Out

• Tall glazed beechwood case — warm-toned, elegant, and imposing at approximately 41 inches (104 cm) in height
• Original FitzRoy advisory dial — finely printed with characteristic storm warning text, "Rising" and "Falling" weather guidance, and directional wind indicators
• Intact thermometer — clearly legible, adding to the instrument's completeness and display value
• Genuine Victorian scientific instrument — historically significant, not a reproduction
• Versatile display piece — equally at home in a period interior, a nautical collection, or a scientific instrument display

Details at a Glance

• Type: Admiral FitzRoy barometer
• Case: Glazed beechwood
• Height: Approx. 104 cm (41 inches)
• Period: 19th century, Victorian
• Origin: British
• Features: Original advisory dial, intact thermometer
• Condition: Good antique condition — light surface wear, pleasing patina, glass intact

Condition

Good antique condition consistent with age and honest use. The beech case shows light surface wear and a pleasing patina. Glass is intact. Barometer tube and thermometer are present. Movement and accuracy are not guaranteed; sold as a decorative antique scientific instrument unless otherwise tested. Please refer to all photographs, which form part of the description.

Condition & Shipping

All items are meticulously wrapped for both UK and international shipping. Overseas buyers: please contact us for a courier quote before purchasing. Import duties, taxes, or fees may apply depending on your country.

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