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- Dimensions
- 15.75ʺW × 2ʺD × 34.75ʺH
- Styles
- Louis XVI
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Giltwood
- Glass
- Iron
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Piece is in stable condition, but repairs and touch ups to gold throughout. Please see photos. This is now a … morePiece is in stable condition, but repairs and touch ups to gold throughout. Please see photos. This is now a decorative piece and should not be considered as a working thermometer or barometer. less
- Description
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This lovely giltwood barometer and thermometer was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period in Paris, France. During the late 1700’s, …
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This lovely giltwood barometer and thermometer was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period in Paris, France. During the late 1700’s, barometers were typically only owned by wealthy families. Over time, barometers began to be viewed as works of art and could be found in middle class homes throughout Europe.
The highly detailed crown of our apparatus depicts a footed vase bursting with a floral display. The garland trails down in an arch shape until it reaches an angular platform adorned with molding and vertical fluting. The flowered swag continues behind the platform, transitioning into a pair of gadrooned leaves. Each gadrooned leaf terminates in a husked cornucopia overflowing with laurel leaves. A large circular barometer dial is positioned in between the cornucopias.
Under the barometer is a looping lambrequin that borders the top half of the thermometer. A pair of gadrooned leaves runs behind and through the lambrequin, flanking the lower half of the thermometer. A fluted base beneath the thermometer sits in a gadrooned cup.
The detail of the carvings on this late 18th century Parisian barometer and thermometer are truly spectacular. The gilded scientific instrument can be hung as a decorative element, adding elegance to the home. less
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