Offered by Laurent Chalvignac
Monumental barometer/thermometer in finely carved and gilded wood with hunting attributes : quiver, game bag , rifle and sword adorned with an eagle's head. It is composed of a central brandon supported by a wide bow decorated with oak, olive and flower branches ; the upper part holds the thermometer and the central part a hunting horn, forming a barometer, surmounted by two doves embracing each other.
French work, Louis XVI period, late 18th century.
Dimensions in inches : width 25,5 X height 55
