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Charles X Giltwood Barometer

Offered by: David Neligan Antiques

Description
A fine example from a Lost Tree Florida estate. A fine example with original gilded decoration. Octagonal with grisaille painted dial and signed by Chevallier. Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevallier. 1778-1848 Established at 1 Quai de I' Horloge on the IIe de la Cit'e An optician by trade established in 1796 selling lenses, microscopes, barometers etc. In 1842 the business was sold to his son and moved to 15 Place du Pont-Neuf. Octagonal with two birds with floral wreath possibly symbolic of marriage.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Giltwood, Hand-Painted.
Condition:	Good. Very nice condition. Slight warp on the wood dial.
Creation Date:	1830
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	806009

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	35.75 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	90.81 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

David Neligan Antiques, located in Essex, Massachusetts, offers a large inventory of period English and Continental furniture and decorative arts. With over 35 years of experience and a background in both appraisal and auctioneering, David is a trusted expert in the field; contact him at 978.768.3910 or via email at david@davidneliganantiques.com.