A French 19th-Century desk-top thermometer and compass sundial
A French 19th-Century desk-top thermometer and compass sundial, the oxidised-brass capital decorated with angels and animal masks and balcony surmounted by a glazed compass sundial with bird gnomon, hours 4-12, 1-8 for latitudes 49° and 46°, the compass with 1-360° circumference scale, four Cardinal points and needle, the electroplated fluted column with alcohol thermometer graduated for RÉAUMUS and CELSIUS , the oxidised-brass footed base atop a marble plinth -- 26cm. (10¼in.) high
A French 19th-Century desk-top thermometer and compass sundial
A French 19th-Century desk-top thermometer and compass sundial, the oxidised-brass capital decorated with angels and animal masks and balcony surmounted by a glazed compass sundial with bird gnomon, hours 4-12, 1-8 for latitudes 49° and 46°, the compass with 1-360° circumference scale, four Cardinal points and needle, the electroplated fluted column with alcohol thermometer graduated for RÉAUMUS and CELSIUS , the oxidised-brass footed base atop a marble plinth -- 26cm. (10¼in.) high
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