Name: Late 19th Century French Empire Style Weather House
Price: 895 USD
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A rare and wonderful Napoleon III period weather house (ca1860). A weather house attempts to predict the weather by monitoring … more A rare and wonderful Napoleon III period weather house (ca1860). A weather house attempts to predict the weather by monitoring humidity. The figure of the soldier appears at the door in good weather, the maiden with her parasol appears in rain. This is a "best" example with all original paint and decoration. The predicitive mechanism is probably not operational. Condition is very good with only minor wear and a small chip to the maiden's parasol. It was found in Paris. less

Dimensions: 4.75ʺW × 3ʺD × 8.25ʺH

Styles: Empire; Figurative; Napoleon III

Period: Mid 19th Century

Country of Origin: France

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Paint; Wood

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Green

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Condition Notes: very minor wear and paint crazing consistent with age and use. Small amount of loss on the maiden's parasol, see … morevery minor wear and paint crazing consistent with age and use. Small amount of loss on the maiden's parasol, see photo. This piece is in a remarkable state of preservation. less

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Schorr & Dobinsky

Reading, PA

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