Sale 7464
London
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21 - 22 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 4,375
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD AND PAINTED BAROMETER BRIOL OPTICIEN, LATE 18TH CENTURY Modelled with leaves and with a beaded swag issuing from eagle heads, the dial inscribed Briol Opticien/Fournissieur de la Maison Impériale des Loges/à St Germain en Laye; repainted, tube removed 36½ in. (93 cm.) high
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