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A French giltwood and painted barometer, late 18th century
The case with cresting modelled as crossed trophies emblematic of the Sciences, lyre-shaped centre section and garlands of laurel trailing to the sides, the main body of circular outline and with glazed front (no replaced with perspex), painted dial with inset alcohol thermometer with typical spiral reservoir -- 35½in. (90cm.) high
The case with cresting modelled as crossed trophies emblematic of the Sciences, lyre-shaped centre section and garlands of laurel trailing to the sides, the main body of circular outline and with glazed front (no replaced with perspex), painted dial with inset alcohol thermometer with typical spiral reservoir -- 35½in. (90cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
This lot, if not cleared by 1pm on the next business day following the sale will be removed to the warehouse of: Cadogan Tate Ltd., Fine Art Services Cadogan House, 2 Relay Road, London W12 7SJ. Tel: 44(0)20 8735 3700. Fax: 44(0)20 8735 3701. Lots will be available for collection following transfer to Cadogan Tate, every week-day from 9am to 5pm. An initial transfer and administration charge of £3.20 (Paintings) or £18.50 (Furniture/Objects) and a storage charge of £1.60 (Paintings) or £ 3.20 (Furniture/Objects) per lot per day will be payable to Cadogan Tate. These charges are subject to VAT and an insurance surcharge. Exceptionally large pictures will be subject to a surcharge.
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