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

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Object description :

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

A Louis XVI period carved gilt wood barometer decorated with two doves, a torch and a quiver, the symbols of the Love. Signed "Par Carocher, opticien quai de l'horloge N° 770 à Paris". Very nice original gilding. Interesting historical references for the thermometer.
France.
18th century.
After Torricelli (1608 - 1647) and Réaumur (1683 - 1757).

Price: 3 800 €

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

Material: Gilted wood
Width: 48
Height: 86
Depth: 7

Reference: 936649