A late 18th century French carved giltwood mercury barometer

Description

A late 18th century French carved giltwood mercury barometer The case carved with a reeded column flanked by a pair of laurel wreaths over swept sides to a draped lower section containing the coloured alcohol thermometer. The dial lettered in French (makers signature indistinct) with blued steel active hand, and S-shaped brass recording hand set from the centre. The mercury tube set to the rear. height: 95.0cm, width: 41.0cm Footnotes: Reputedly belonged to the Vicomtesse de l'Estourbeillon who inherited it from her uncle Stanislaus d'Ozouville from the Chateau La Perouse. Acquired through Andre Fink Antiques, Woollahra, cat. 293, in 1976 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A late 18th century French carved giltwood mercury barometer

Lot 0043

Estimate A$1,000-A$2,000

Jun 5, 2026, 12:42 AM EDT

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A$500

The John Laws CBE Collection: Fine Interiors

May 21, 2026 7:00 PM EDT

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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