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Medallion-shaped barometer in carved and gilded wood, decorated with garlands of foliage and flowers, Louis XVI knots and a globe on the cushion.
The oculus showing the different barometric states has a blue background.
The mechanism on the back has been overhauled by a professional barometrician. It is in perfect working order (mercury tube, plunger and counter-plunger).
Louis XVI period, last quarter of the 18th century.
Height: 85 cm.
Width: 51 cm.
Ref: 8DMHDKQZ5C