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Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer

About the Item

Of typical form‚ the giltwood body centered by a circular barometer dial flanked by pillars ending in flame‚ above a thermometer flanked by foliate branches‚ surmounted by swags.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1770s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition. Lacking the mercury tube at the back for the barometer.
  • Seller Location:
    Kittery Point, ME
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8021stDibs: U1106028376324

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