
Barometer-thermometer in carved and gilded wood, Louis period XVI decorated at its amortization with two doves placed on a quiver and a torch, symbol of love, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Good state of conservation. Original gilding. The mechanism has been revised.
Signed “By Ortely”.
France.
XVIIIth century.
According to Torricelli (1608 - 1647) and Réaumur (1683 - 1757).