Lot 166: A Pair of Mid-20th-Century English Desk Barometer and Mantel Clock

A two-piece set of English domestic instruments comprising a desk barometer and a matching mantel clock, both dating from the mid-20th century. The barometer is housed in a light-toned wooden case featuring curved, tiered sides and a square chrome bezel. The silvered dial is protected by a glass cover and includes scales for inches of mercury ranging from 27 to 31. The face is printed with black weather indicators for Stormy, RAIN, Changeable, FAIR, and Very Dry, alongside a central decorative circular motif. A black indicator hand and a secondary brass-toned setting hand are present. The dial is printed with a maker mark reading FOWLER & KEFIELD LTD. BRADFORD and is marked MADE IN ENGLAND at the bottom edge.

The accompanying mantel clock is set in a wooden case with a highly figured burr veneer. It features a square brass-toned dial plate with an applied silvered chapter ring showing black Roman numerals. The dial plate is decorated with etched foliate scrolling patterns in the centre and corners, and includes ornate black pierced hands. The dial is marked MADE IN ENGLAND at the bottom below the VI numeral.