Lot Essay
A nearly identical pair of barometer/thermometers was sold Sotheby's Monaco, 6 February 1978, lot 131, and a similar one veneered in tortoiseshell was sold Sotheby's Monaco, 7 February 1982, lot 391.
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A RÉGENCE GILTWOOD AND EBONY BAROMETER AND A THERMOMETER
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Each with arched stem with foliate-carved border on faceted base with paw feet-41in. (104cm.) high, 9in. (23cm.) wide, 6in. (15cm.) deep (2)
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Each with arched stem with foliate-carved border on faceted base with paw feet-41in. (104cm.) high, 9in. (23cm.) wide, 6in. (15cm.) deep (2)