18th C. French Louis XVI Period Carved Painted GiltWood Antique Wall Hanging Barometer & Thermometer For Sale

A magnificent nearly 250 year old Louis XVI period (1774–1793) hand carved and painted parcel gilt French wall thermometer...

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18th C. French Louis XVI Period Carved Painted GiltWood Antique Wall Hanging Barometer & Thermometer

Name: 18th C. French Louis XVI Period Carved Painted GiltWood Antique Wall Hanging Barometer & Thermometer
Price: 3380 USD
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Lynx Hollow Antiques

Forney, TX

A magnificent nearly 250 year old Louis XVI period (1774–1793) hand carved and painted parcel gilt French wall thermometer and … more A magnificent nearly 250 year old Louis XVI period (1774–1793) hand carved and painted parcel gilt French wall thermometer and barometer signed Carcano.

Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris, France in the second half of the 18th century, exceptionally executed in Neoclassical inspired opulent period King Louis 16th taste. Impressive large size and fine quality craftsmanship, richly detailed, sculpted, polychrome decorated wooden case, surmounted by an ornate carved pineapple topped urn finial, garnished with a single garland swag, over a contoured and rounded solid wood frame creating a most elegant elongated banjo cartel clock silhouette, adorned with brilliant water gilded running ornamentation, outlining the beautifully aged light and airy muted pale green paint finish.

Featuring the original hand decorated enamel dial signed Antonio Carcano (1755-1820) a distinguished scientific instrument inventor.

The dial is signed:
"Jofeph"
"Carcano"
"Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis"
"Fripiere au phenix"

Having a hand-blown glass thermometer retaining remnants of the hand-painted paper label inscribed with atmospheric condition details, over an early barometer with hand painted dial and metal hands, protected behind convex glazed glass face.

Mechanical:
The wooden planked verso is fitted with an open channel that retains the original mechanical components, including a pair of liquid metal mercury filled glass tubes, vacuum mechanism, long column blown glass tube, stringing, and more. It does not appear to be working / operational, the string/rope deteriorating with age, etc.. but having the original parts is an exceptionally rare occurrence and highly unusual, as workings were commonly damaged and lost centuries ago.

Dimensions (approx):
43" High, 12" Wide, 2.5" Deep

History:
Antoine Carcano (c. 1755-1820)
An early maker of barometers, thermometers, and an inventor of various scientific instruments. Of Italian descent, he became famous in Paris, first at 37 rue de la Roquette and then at Place Dauphine. He supplied barometers and other scientific instruments to the Ecole Militaire in 1786; the following year he supplied a tube barometer to British optical instruments manufacturer Peter Dollond (1731-1821). During the Empire his clientele included Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, the American born British physicist who in 1813 received a Carcano thermometer vase for measuring the heat of various solids and liquids.

Condition:
A scarce completely original unrestored example, it presents splendidly, with beautifully aged heavily worn distressed chippy paint patina. Wear consistent with age, use and handling. Overall a truly remarkable piece

We do not test or guarantee any scientific instrument for functionality or accuracy. Although it retrains the works, this piece appears nonoperational and will likely need restorations to be operational

Makes for fascinating and artistic sculptural wall object / period wall art, ready for hanging / wall mount, sure to add sophisticated elegance, rustic warmth and rich historical depth to any space! less

Dimensions: 12ʺW × 2.25ʺD × 42ʺH

Styles: Gustavian (Swedish); Louis XVI; Neoclassical

Period: 18th Century

Country of Origin: France

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Giltwood; Glass; Paint

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Green

Condition Notes: A scarce completely original unrestored example, it presents splendidly, with beautifully aged heavily worn distressed chippy paint patina. Wear consistent … moreA scarce completely original unrestored example, it presents splendidly, with beautifully aged heavily worn distressed chippy paint patina. Wear consistent with age, use and handling. Overall a truly remarkable piece We do not test or guarantee any scientific instrument for functionality or accuracy. Although it retrains the works, this piece appears nonoperational and will likely need restorations to be operational less

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