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Antique French Barometer with Original Mercury Mechanism, 19th Century

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A very fine and palatial French 19th Louis XV style green painted with polychrome flower decor and gilt bronze-mounted barometer in the manner of La Maison Cam Opticien. Surmounted with gilt bronze ornaments depicting scrolls, acanthus and floral bouquets with fruits, acorns and a quiver with arrows. The Cartel wall mounting barometer's circular porcelain dial with a glass cover, the face with the different atmospheric pressure variables in French "Tempête, Cde. Pluie, Pluie ou Vt., Variable, Bau. Temps, Bau. Fixe and Três Sec. Barometer width: 13 inches (33 cm). Barometer depth: 4 3/8 inches (11.1 cm)., height: 45 1/4 inches (115 cm).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45.25 in (114.94 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 4.38 in (11.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860-1870
  • Condition:
    In good working condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Belmont, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1772228569192

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