Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sunburst Form Barometer Casing

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Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sunburst Form Barometer Casing

About the Item

French gilt barometer case, early 1900's incorporating earlier 18th century parts. The center wood facing dated 1789 and encased by a rare or at least unusual carved sunburst .Presents very well with bleeding of red bole against the gilding . Highly decorative. The sunburst part and the dial have warping or backwards tilt . Not in working order (toxic mercury tubing removed ) and priced accordingly . Primarily a decorative casing for wall decoration and presentation. In very good condition. The gilding sealed but with usual wear and bleeding of red bole. The wood dial earlier and dated 1789 , is warped on left and right sides most likely from sun or heat .Typical age and use nicks , cracks , minor losses and wear . The mercury barometer was invented in 1643 by Torricelli, a student of Galileo, in Florence, Italy. This remarkable device is used to measure atmospheric pressure, and those changes in pressure indicate a change in the weather. Interestingly, barometers were not originally used for meteorological observations, but for measuring heights and to use in air pump/vacuum experiments. Weather forecasting became a secondary feature once it was realized that a connection existed between the alterations of the weight of the air and alterations in the weather. Until about 1780 barometers were still the preserve of scientists and the wealthy, but they had started to move out of Italy, up through France and into England. The Italian-the original craftsmen responsible for making barometers -were mainly from the northern towns of Venice and Milan, still famous for their glass blowing abilities. After 1780 or so wheel barometers were being made in France, both in the familiar banjo shape and fabulously gilded in the Louis XV style of French furniture, as well as in the less frequently seen – but very desirable – octagonal.

Dimensions:
Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Style:
Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Giltwood
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Unknown
Condition:
Repaired: The wood face dial and bezel are earlier and later associated into this wood case . Wood face shows crack and infill / touchups from warping (left and right sides ). Additions or alterations made to the original: The back mercury (toxic ) tubing has been removed and the inability to work in this condition .Most barometers are not working . The wood face dial and bezel are earlier and later associated into this wood case . Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Nashville, TN
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU928430672902