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French 19th Century Gold Gilt Barometer

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
A stunning gold gilt wall barometer, made in France during the 19th century. This hand-carved scientific weather instrument is a true work of art. The dial is faced in paper, which has had its numerals and lettering all hand-painted, and has styled hands. The face is encircled in a carved foliate wreath and flanked by two large, acanthus leaf scrolls. Above the dial is a winged hourglass which is surmounted by a thermometer. The top of the barometer is a carved human face with curled hair wearing a laurel wreath. A sunburst explodes from behind the carved face, shooting carved gilt rays into the universe. An absolutely gorgeous wall ornament that will elevate the sophistication of any room it may grace. c.1860.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Gold.
Creation Date:	1860
Styles / Movements:	Other
Incollect Reference #:	240764

Dimensions

W.	14.5 in;	H.	41.5 in;	D.	2.5 in;
W.	36.83 cm;	H.	105.41 cm;	D.	6.35 cm;

Message from Seller:

Laura Roland and her mother Susan travel to France, England and Italy in search of one-of-a-kind 18th, 19th and 20th century antique and vintage furniture and accessories. They have built many wonderful European contacts, ship 40 ft containers and do full restoration at their 18,000 sqft showroom in Baton Rouge, LA. Fireside Antiques has been a family-owned business since 1982

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