Charles X Giltwood Barometer

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Description

Charles X Giltwood Barometer a fine example from a Lost Tree Florida estate. A fine example with original gilded decoration. Octagonal with grisaille painted dial and signed by Chevallier. Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevallier. 1778-1848 Established at 1 Quai de I’ Horloge on the IIe de la Cit’e An optician by trade established in 1796 selling lenses, microscopes, barometers etc. In 1842 the business was sold to his son and moved to 15 Place du Pont-Neuf. Octagonal with two birds with floral wreath possibly symbolic of marriage.

 

Dimensions:
Height: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)
Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)

Additional information

PLACE OF ORIGIN

France

PERIOD

1830-1839

MATERIALS

Giltwood, Hand-Painted

IN THE STYLE OF

Charles X

DATE OF MANUFACTURE

1830

CONDITION

Good. Very nice condition. Slight warp on the wood dial.