A Louis XVI Period (1774 - 1793) Barometer - Thermometer.

A Louis XVI Period (1774 - 1793) Barometer - Thermometer.-photo-3

A Louis XVI Period (1774 - 1793) Barometer - Thermometer.-photo-4

Object description :

"A Louis XVI Period (1774 - 1793) Barometer - Thermometer."

A Louis XVI period carved gilt wood barometer - thermometer. Its top is decorated with the attributes of gardening surrounded by a laurel leaves wreath. Interesting historical references for the thermometer. Original gilding. The mechanism was revised.
The barometer is signed "Mâce Opticien a Blois".
France.
18th century.
After Torricelli (1608 - 1647) and Réaumur (1683 - 1757).

Price: 3 200 €

Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Good condition

Material: Gilted wood
Width: 53
Height: 84
Depth: 8

Reference: 1263941