Despite the lack of contemporary documentary evidence, six models of barometer can confidently be attributed to André-Charles Boulle on the basis of comparison with his known models of clocks (J.N. Ronfort, 'André Charles Boulle:die Bronzearbeiten und seine Werkstatt im Louvre', Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, vol. II, pp.509-510). The design of this model, the barometre à pyramide is related to Jean Bérain's published designs, such as that for the Pendule aux Harpies (op.cit., vol. I, fig. 15.1). The example in the Musée National des Techniques was seized during the Revolution from M. Lenoir du Breuil. Another is in the Jones Collection in the Victoria and Albert Museum (no. 11222-1882) (op. cit., vol.I, fig. 1.5.2.). A number of features of the Jones barometer - the neo-classical character of the oval portrait medallion; the signature of the Louis XVI physicien Ciceri on the dial; and the use of the constructional technique of attaching the mounts from behind, thereby concealing the screws - have prompted the suggestion that it may be Louis XVI rather than Louis XIV. The mounts on this barometer are attached in exactly the same way and the back is secured by identical clips. However the mounts are sharper and less softly chased than those on the Jones example and lead to the conclusion that this barometer dates from the first half of the nineteenth century rather than the eighteenth.

A combined cartel clock and barometer sold in these Rooms, 1 July 1982, lot 34 had an identical case except for an additional lunette-shaped barometer dial.