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19th Century Italian Carved Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer
$3,500.00
Gorgeous late 19th century gilt wood barometer thermometer made in Italy in the Louis XVI or baroque taste. The large barometer features a large carved frame in a banjo form with a lyre motif. The barometer is centered by a hand-painted face inset with a German Lufft barometer having a beveled glass face. The piece is decorated with ribbon swag, flowers, and acanthus with a lovely robins egg tone paint and parcel gilt finishes. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.
Dimensions: 12"w x 2"d x 39.5"h
Circa: Late 19th-Early 20th Century, Italy
Materials: Brass, Metal, Wood
Condition: Good, minor wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Beautifully crafted with painted finish. Age appropriate wear with minor losses which are difficult to see. We do not guarantee function but appears to be working at this time.
Dimensions: 12"w x 2"d x 39.5"h
Circa: Late 19th-Early 20th Century, Italy
Materials: Brass, Metal, Wood
Condition: Good, minor wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Beautifully crafted with painted finish. Age appropriate wear with minor losses which are difficult to see. We do not guarantee function but appears to be working at this time.
