Brass Aneroid Barometer – Maritime Instrument – Lilley & Gillie

This Vintage Brass Aneroid Barometer, made by the esteemed Lilley & Gillie company in North Shields, England, once served as an essential tool for measuring air pressure on ships. Today, this classic piece makes a unique decorative item, perfect for adding a touch of nautical charm to your space.

Check out the photos to see its wear, including faded black paint and visible scratches on the brass. The glass face remains in good condition, showcasing clear words and numbers for easy reading.

This vintage barometer could add character to your office or restaurant and would complement your other nautical decor beautifully.

If you love restoring vintage nautical gauges, this piece presents the perfect project! Its working condition is unknown, so you’ll receive it as-is, allowing you to breathe new life into a classic.

History of Company

In 1812 John Lilley founded John Lilley and Son in London as an optician and nautical instrument maker. In 1885 John Wilson Gillie founded Wilson & Gillie in North Shields as chart agents and magnetic compass and nautical instrument makers. In 1913 the two companies merged, and in 1943 were renamed John Lilley & Gillie Ltd. They are still producing premium nautical instruments to this day.