An attractive French Louis XIV-style corne bleu gilt bronze mounted barometer

16-cm engraved pewter and brass inlaid boulle dial with enamel cartouches and an engraved brass female mask below, pierced and engraved brass hand, wheel barometer, shaped case surmounted by a well cast and chiseled gilt bronze figure of a girl with trailing garlands, veneered with blue stained horn throughout within brass lined panels, central section with a cherub and bacchant mask above the alcohol thermometer, the whole ending with a berry finial

dial of good quality with the boulle work with extra engraving, two cartouches with a hairline crack, signature of one cartouche rubbed, barometer able to function with the wheel barometer system, case in untouched dirty condition, bleu horn with some cracks and minor losses, bronzework of very good quality now dirty but the gilding appears to be intact, no accessories.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The execution of the gilding and design places this barometer in the circle of makers as Linke, Dasson and Sormani.