Description:

A VICTORIAN POLISHED CAST IRON DESKTOP BAROMETER, THERMOMETER, AND CLOCK STAND, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with a pierced crest of paired scrolling acanthus centering a pinecone finial, above a "C" scrolls cartouche enclosing grape cluster and leaf pendant within an architectural background ending in curling tipped sides suspending swirling grape leaf and cluster vines, above left side circular barometer enclosing blued steel spear and crescent moon hand under a gilt metal spear tipped pointer encircled by traditional weather conditions and marked with maker's four stars over "C" centered by a large scrolling tipped "X," over "ANEROID / BAROMETER," set within a conforming leaf tip and dart cast frame trimmed in beading, mounted with side curling foliate pendant, opposite a matching framed clock with white dial enclosing black Roman numerals and Breguet style hands above twin key escapements, flanking a white enameled metal with glass temperature Fahrenheit and Réamur guage, over a stepped grapevine with berries reticulated base centering a blank shield and raised on scrolled acanthine modeled feet, verso centering a single curling detailed strut support flanked by a brass clockworks stamped with maker's mark four stars over a "C" on a curling tipped "X", opposite a brass plate covered barometer, includes one English winding key. Height: 13 3/4" Width: 14 3/4" Depth: 6 1/2"       Provenance: From a Well-Traveled Private Collector, Houston, Texas.

  • Condition: Good condition with clear glazed surface and expected light scattered rust spots, barometer cover has small 8 o'clock crack and maybe clear plastic replacement, the enameled metal temperature gauge has small hairline cracks, verso brass plate covering barometer has oxidized areas, while the brass clock mechanism has only surface dust buildup. The clock is possibly a replacement by the same manufacturer.   Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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