The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma
The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma
A Louis XVI carved giltwood wheel barometer, circa 1790
Auction Closed
March 24, 08:41 PM GMT
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A Louis XVI carved giltwood wheel barometer
circa 1790
9-inch painted wood dial with laurel wreath bezel, the case inset with a thermometer, surmounted by a rose-filled gadrooned urn and further decorated with cornucopias and berried sprays, later gilt-painted
117cm. high
Buyers should be aware that in transit there has been a mercury leak from the tube within this barometer. Sotheby’s recommend that the tube is drained by a third party before shipping.
The successful buyer should be aware that this piece cannot be sent air freight.