18th Century French Gilt Barometer
Code: 12137
Dimensions:
W: 48cm (18.9")H: 84cm (33.1")D: 5cm (2")
£825.00 Approx $1033.83, €964.91
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.
