A Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer, Signed Monty et Baserga
A Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer, Signed Monty et Baserga
late 18th-early 19th century, carved wood with gesso and gilt, hand-painted main dial behind glass, signed to center "Rennovato, Anno. (13?)/ Par Baserga / Opti../ in Besancon" and to lower dial "Par Monty et Baserga," over a framed thermometer with worn inscriptions, fluted pediment with bird in repose, acorn and oak leaf swag, and fluted apron.
39 x 16 x 3 in.
The Estate of the late Frank Daniels, Jr. and his wife Julia Jones Daniels, Raleigh, North Carolina. A portion of the sale proceeds will be donated to the North Carolina Museum of History Foundation
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Scattered cracks, some with associated repair and restoration; some later gilt; lacking mercury tubing and cover to verso; dial hands loose.*Buyers take note, pick up will be required and is only available offsite in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 1, April 3, April 4, and April 7 between 10am-3pm ET. See terms for more details.
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A Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer, Signed Monty et Baserga
late 18th-early 19th century, carved wood with gesso and gilt, hand-painted main dial behind glass, signed to center "Rennovato, Anno. (13?)/ Par Baserga / Opti../ in Besancon" and to lower dial "Par Monty et Baserga," over a framed thermometer with worn inscriptions, fluted pediment with bird in repose, acorn and oak leaf swag, and fluted apron.
39 x 16 x 3 in.
The Estate of the late Frank Daniels, Jr. and his wife Julia Jones Daniels, Raleigh, North Carolina. A portion of the sale proceeds will be donated to the North Carolina Museum of History Foundation
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Scattered cracks, some with associated repair and restoration; some later gilt; lacking mercury tubing and cover to verso; dial hands loose.*Buyers take note, pick up will be required and is only available offsite in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 1, April 3, April 4, and April 7 between 10am-3pm ET. See terms for more details.
