A Colonial padouk scale model of the Observatory of Phu-Lien early 20th century

on a platform base, together with a hand coloured print of the Observatory; formerly fitted for electricity

In overall good conserved condition. There are some minor losses which are not too noticeable. There is a minor section of the roof on the central section missing and part of the balustrade as visible from the catalogue photograph. The piece is slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Some of the shutters and doors are missing but can easily be replaced. The metal balustrade on top of the tower is bent in places with some missing stakes. There is some minor water damage to the platform base which is in two sections but this can easily be repolished.
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Situated nine kilometers south of Haiphong, Vietnam’s third largest city, the Phu Lien Meteorological Observatory was founded by the French in 1903, in a location chosen by the Jesuit priest and director of the Observatory of Zikawei Louis Froc. It is now a popular tourist destination and is also known as the Tonkin Observatory or Haiphong Observatory.