Edmund Czajkowski & Son Ltd
96 Tor O' Moor Road
Woodhall Spa
Lincolnshire. LN10 6SB

Tel. 01526 352895
enquiries@czajkowski-furniture.co.uk

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We make both aneroid and mercury barometers. We use high quality movements in our reproduction aneroid barometers. 

Mercury barometers contain a glass tube about a metre long which is filled with mercury. This was the general method of measuring air pressure until the mid 19th century when the aneroid barometers became popular.

In order to comply with the European Union REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008 No.2852 mercury filled reproduction barometers can only sold to trade, companies or businesses and not to private individuals within the EU. Unfilled reproduction barometers can continue to be sold to private individuals. Restoration or the sale of mercury barometers over 50 years old are not subject to this ruling. For more information please contact Edmund Czajkowski & Son Ltd.

Although originally not so accurate, the aneroid barometer could be made smaller and was more portable since it contains a small circular metal box containing a vacuum which is linked to a pointer. Changes in air pressure on the box allows the pointer to record the changes in the same way that in a mercury barometer, changes of air pressure allow the mercury level to rise and fall.

Michael Czajkowski, the owner of the firm, is an accredited conservator with the Institute of Conservation (ICON), a member of the British Antique Furniture Restorers (B.A.F.R.A.) and as such adhere to the best principle of conservation practice.

Below are some examples of our work, these are all made in our workshop.

If you would like to order a barometer, or enquire about prices please email us.

Right: Reproduction, round topped, mercury stick barometer, in a mahogany case. This scale also contains a thermometer.   EM.8

Left: Reproduction mercury stick barometer based on a Scottish design of 1811. The case is veneered in yew and the cistern box contains a shell marquetry panel.  EM.1

Right: Reproduction mercury stick barometer in an oak herringbone veneered case.  This case also contains a thermometer.  EM.7

Left: Reproduction mercury stick barometer in a birds-eye-maple veneered case.  This case also contains a thermometer.  EM.5

Right: Close up of scale used on many of our reproduction barometers made by Edmund Czajkowski & Son Ltd.

Left: Reproduction walnut cased, with marquetry panel, mercury stick barometer, based on one made in 1680.

Righ: Detail of marquetry, cross grained mouldings ad scales.

Because of our church and public clock restoration work we also repair metalwork, handles etc as part of our furniture restoration.

Michael Czajkowski, the owner of the firm, is an accredited conservator with the Institute of Conservation (ICON), registered with the Museum’s Conservation register, and a member of the British Antique Furniture Restorer’s Association (B.A.F.R.A.). This ensures that the best principles of conservation practice are adhered to. 

Please also see our information on Looking After Your Barometer and other pages which deal with barometer restoration, domestic clock restoration, and new furniture.