A Louis XVI Period (1774 - 1793) Barometer - Thermometer.
A Louis XVI period carved gilt wood barometer - thermometer decorated on its top with two doves on a torch and a quiver, symbol of the Allegory of Love, surrounded by a laurel wreath. In good condition. Original gilding. The mechanism was revised.
Signed "Par Ortely".
France.
18th century.
After Torricelli (1608 - 1647) and Réaumur (1683 - 1757).
Dimensions : Height : 82 cm ; Width : 49 cm ; Depth : 7 cm.
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