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19th Century French Henri II Black Forest Hunt Style Carved Oak Wall Barometer

$1,100
£841.01
€968.67
CA$1,541.44
A$1,720.87
CHF 901.71
MX$21,065.13
NOK 11,451.72
SEK 10,797.52
DKK 7,229.30

About the Item

A large late 19th century French Henri II hunt style carved black forest oak wall-mounted barometer, exceptionally executed sculptural form, featuring a figural hound hunting dog crest over pheasant and hare game with foliate motif throughout, fitted with mercury thermometer over aneroid barometer encased in glass, circa 1880 Dimensions: (approx) 32" High, 14.5" Wide, 3.25" Deep; 5.25lbs Great original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged warm rustic patina. Retaining antique character marks and charm throughout. Wear consistent with age and use. Both thermometer and barometer work as they should.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Great original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged warm rustic patina. Retaining antique character marks and charm throughout. Wear consistent with age and use. Both thermometer and barometer work as they should.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977234208422

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