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Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Box
Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Box
Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Box
Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Box
Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Box
Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Box
Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Box
Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Box
Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Box
Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Box
Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Box
Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Box

Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Box

$ 739.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Very good

    Description

    Gorgeous and Extremely Rare 18th Century Scale Box In Nicely Painted Vernis Martin Wooden Box
    of an allegory of justice flanked by cornucopia, surrounded by a frieze of wheat.
    Inside contains scale and small weights.
    This item is not new, it may show minor signs of wear. Please examine the photos for more information regarding the condition.
    Items will be carefully packed and dispatched within 1-3 working days of received payment. Postage will be combined whenever possible.
    You are bidding on an antique London 1709 desk thermometer with a mother of pearl face set in decorative brass with a marble base.  The mother of pearl face appears to be hand painted and has an etched floral design.  The thermometer shows both the Fahrenheit and Reaumur temperature scales.  The thermometer measures approximately 7 1/4" tall.  The marble base measures approximately 5" wide and 4" from front to back.  The oval shaped mother of pearl face measures approximately 3 1/8" tall and 2 1/4" wide. The thermometer is in good, antique condition.  The etched painted floral design on the face shows loss of paint.  The brass shows some surface wear due to age.  The thermometer is attached to a marble base has a crack and appears to have been repaired (see photo)  The screws and nuts holding the brass on the marble base are rusty and need to be tightened. Please see photos for more information regarding condition.  This is a very unique brass and mother of pearl
    London 1709 desk thermometer that is in overall good condition for its age.