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Aide-mémoire contenant un thermomètre, Paris, vers 1820, et une boîte à pomponne, vers 1750
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Aide-mémoire contenant un thermomètre, Paris, vers 1820, et une boîte à pomponne, vers 1750
- gilt-metal, mother of pearl, thermometer (glass, red liquid) paper, silk
- 8,5 cm; 3 3/8 in et 8 cm ; 3 1/8 n
le premier orné de couvercles en nacre à monture de style néo-classique en métal doré, l'intérieur cachant un thermomètre, avec son carnet ; la boîte en pomponne, de forme rectangulaire chantournée, le couvercle orné d'une scène marine, probablement Allemagne, vers 1760
the first with mother of pearl covers enclosed within stamped gilt-metal neo-classical mounts, containing a thermometer, with notebook behind; and a boite à pomponne, of wavy rectangular form, the lid cast with a shipping subject, probably Rhineland, circa 1760
the first with mother of pearl covers enclosed within stamped gilt-metal neo-classical mounts, containing a thermometer, with notebook behind; and a boite à pomponne, of wavy rectangular form, the lid cast with a shipping subject, probably Rhineland, circa 1760
Condition
First item: thermometer still intact and exterior good, satin linings loose and notebook unthreaded - all there
Gilding still goo both outside and in, some crizzling near edges on interior and crimping round edge of lid; very bright
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
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."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
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."
Catalogue Note
Le thermomètre indique l'échelle de Réaumur initié par René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur en 1730, généralement remplacé par celle de Celsius datant de la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Le thermomètre indique aussi deux extrèmes de température à Paris: - 10° en 1740 et + 30 ° en 1753.
The thermometer indicates the Réaumur scale, first proposed by René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur in 1730 but generally superseded by the Celsius scale by the end of the 18th century. The thermometer also marks the two extreme temperatures in Paris of -10 degrees in 1740 and +30 in 1753.