French Carved, Polychrome and Giltwood Barometer
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Description
French Carved, Polychrome and Giltwood Barometer in the Baroque Taste, mid-18th century, the dial decorated with flowers, a carved bowknot supporting garlands of laurel leaves on each side, the lower portion with rocaille work of leaves and berries, carved in giltwood on an olive-green ground, h. 37", w. 11".
Condition
Gilded areas with rubbing, small dents and losses commensurate with age. Green areas appear painted over original gilt. The dial face and thermometer backing have been restored. The thermometer tube is later then the barometer. All wood elements are intact and in good condition with minor wood shrinkage.
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French Carved, Polychrome and Giltwood Barometer
Estimate $600 - $900
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