Late 18th century, Orleans, France. This classic example with oval paper on wood dial, a glass thermometer in the center next to a post on which is mounted delicate cut iron pointer arms, each with arrow form tip. The inscriptions, designs, dials and measurements all written in ink, the makers name, occupation, and location centered at the bottom of the dial centered at the bottom of the coil. The dial set within an oval molded frame carved with leaf tips and with beaded edge beneath a scrolling crest of foliate vinery centering a ribbon tied basket of fruit and farm tools above a garland. Base of the barometer with carved and gilt drapery centering an inverted sheaf of wheat. SIZE: Dial sight 14-3/4″ h x 12-3/4″ w. Overall 36″ h x 20-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Barometer dial all original, frame and carving with original gilt surface. Areas of red sizing visible. Generally intact with early loss to point of shovel, some old minor repairs to carved foliage. Gilding with minimal and minor touch-ups to areas of abrasion, otherwise with normal and expected in-use wear and with fading to ink. Otherwise very good and original. *NOTE* Barometer may not be functional, barometer hands attached to a coil on verso and may have been driven by a mercury tube or reservoir, now absent. 52136-1 (1,500-2,000)