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French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Barometer/Thermometer

$28,900
£22,006.74
€25,340.17
CA$40,953.84
A$44,051.72
CHF 23,542.52
MX$519,244.24
NOK 296,815.99
SEK 271,346.14
DKK 189,333.89

About the Item

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood and ormolu barometer/thermometer, signed F. Linke. The barometer is centered by a fine richly chased foliate bottom reserve with elegant scrolled designs that extend along and throughout the border of the body. At the center is the fine French Royal Coat of Arms framed within lovely foliate movements. The face displays a central compass rose and a fine arrow pointing at the respective weather predictions. Leading up are additional striking richly chased floral and foliate movements with acanthus leaves intertwining in a striking satin and burnished finish. Above is a striking smooth coat of arms flanked by lovely foliate designs. All original gilt throughout. The thermometer shows the temperature scale with a beautiful scrolled design and the Words "Paris 1895, Rivres, Glacé, Tempéré, Vers à Soie, Bains, Serre, Fahrenheit Centigrades and Thermometre". French to English Translations: Barometer: Tempete: Storm, G de Pluie: G of Rain (Goutte: Drop), Pluie ou Vent: Rain or Wind, Variable: Variable, Beau Temps: Nice Weather, Beau Fixe: Nice Fixed, Très Sec: Very Dry Thermometer: Glacé: Frozen, Tempéré: Temperate, Vers à Soie: Silk Worms, Bains: Baths, Serres: Greenhouses.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.75 in (113.67 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Kingwood,Ormolu
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 113651stDibs: LU949926773212

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