Lot Essay
A related ormolu thermometer was sold from the Alexander Collection, Christie's New York, 30 April 1999, lot 22.
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE DEANE F. JOHNSON SOLD TO BENEFIT THE JOHNSON CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST AND THE DEANE F. JOHNSON ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH FOUNDATION (LOTS 1051-1130)
A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU AND POLISHED STEEL THERMOMETER
LATE 18TH CENTURY
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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU AND POLISHED STEEL THERMOMETER
LATE 18TH CENTURY
The associated engraved steel backplate enclosing a thermometer, the fluted pilasters cast with wrapped oak leaves and acorns, with pinecone finials flanking a ribbon-tied crest, the associated English steel dial signed 'Thos Rubergall 27 Coventry Str. London'
12¼ in. (31 cm.) high, 5 in. (12.5 cm.) wide
LATE 18TH CENTURY
The associated engraved steel backplate enclosing a thermometer, the fluted pilasters cast with wrapped oak leaves and acorns, with pinecone finials flanking a ribbon-tied crest, the associated English steel dial signed 'Thos Rubergall 27 Coventry Str. London'
12¼ in. (31 cm.) high, 5 in. (12.5 cm.) wide