A French Louis XVI Barometer

Stock ID: 15620

An 18th century French Louis XVI period carved and gilded, wall-mounted Torricelli barometer of excellent Neoclassical design. The outsized pediment is in the shape of a fabric tie with a central 'Rosette', flanked by a ribbons and laurel wreaths, the circular body retaining its handwritten ink-on-paper barometer's face, well-preserved under glass. Retaining its original hand blown glass mechanism filled with mercury which is, seemingly, still in working order. Area of Paris, circa 1780.

Condition report: In good and original, unrestored condition.

Dimensions: Overall 86 x 65 cm.

Status: Sold