18th Century French Gilt Barometer
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About this item
A rare example of an 18th century barometer signed Salon Reaumur , carved with laurel leaves, wheat husks & birds with a gilt finish. Some historic wear & tear but a rare item nonetheless.
Reaumur was the inventer of the temperature scale for which the melting & boiling points of water were zero & 80 degrees respectively & in common use across Europe until the late 1800's.
Additional Information
12137 (AB-176718)
W: 48cm (18.9")H: 84cm (33.1")D: 5cm (2")
18th Century
Berkshire, United Kingdom