A Louis XVI Period (1774 - 1793) Barometer - Thermometer.
A Louis XVI period gilt carved wood barometer - thermometer, decorated with two doves, a torch and a quiver symbolising the Allegory of Love on the top. Signed "Radiguet & Fils Opticiens/ Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire 15à Paris".Very nice original gilding. Interesting historical references for the thermometer. The mechanism was revised.
France.
18th century.
After Torricelli (1608 - 1647) and Réaumur (1683 - 1757).
France.
18th century.
After Torricelli (1608 - 1647) and Réaumur (1683 - 1757).
3 800 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Good condition
Material: Gilted wood
Width: 51
Height: 87
Reference (ID): 947680
Availability: In stock
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