Perpetual Calendar Watch Holder Thermometer Ebonite Griffin Art Nouveau
Perpetual calendar with thermometer and watch holder in ebonite*, decorated with a fantastic animal with outstretched wings (a winged griffin), as well as plant arabesques, from the Art Nouveau period, late 19th century. This calendar is in good general condition. The thermometer is detached and will need to be reattached. Please note: some scratches and wear from time, see photos. *Ebonite: Charles Goodyear obtained ebonite in 1839 by subjecting natural rubber to a prolonged (and extreme) vulcanization process. Its color, close to that of ebony, is the origin of its name. His brother Nelson Goodyear patented it and marketed it in 1851. Height: 28.5 cm Width: 19.7 cm Reference: E60 1056 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com
300 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: En l'etat
Width: 19,7 cm
Height: 28,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1625720
Availability: In stock
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