Rare and Fine French 19th Century Bois Durci Framed Thermometer

Antiques : Medical & Scientific : Thermometers

$595 USD
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It is elaborately designed as a heavily moulded arch with columns supporting a pierced pediment, flanked by floral pillaster and scrolled borders. The top is surmounted by a knight's helmet.

It is all in exceptionally fine condition, with no damage or cracks of any kind.

The front of the stand houses a brass thermometer marked in Centigrade.

The rear of the piece is plain, with a hanging ring at the top and a hinged support, which I suspect is an addition and was not on the original piece.

This is an very rare item and although I have seen many things made from bois durci or gutta percha, this is a first.

A very attractive and interesting item, which will be of interest to collectors of thermoplastic, thermometers or scientific instruments.

Approx Overall Size 11x6.5ins (28xx16cms)

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Item ID: MISC1079