A French mahogany ship's barometer, Charlet au Havre, circa 1820 1820
Charlet Havre
95 ⨯ 1 ⨯ 21 cm
€ 4.750
Gude & Meis Antique clocks and Music Boxes
- Sur l'oeuvre d'artThe barometer has silvered and engraved scales signed Charlet Opticien au Havre and a vernier. The beautifully moulded turned mahogany case is surmounted by a brass finial and suspended in brass gimbals.
A barometer was an important instrument that helped the owner to establish his own weather forecast by checking the changes in barometric pressure. One can only imagine how precious a good barometer was for seamen depending on its reliance for their safety. Today it might be very necessary but it remains a lovely object with an interesting history.
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