RARE Antique c.1850 Figural Renaissance Artist Raphael Metal Desktop Thermometer

Description

Rare mid 19th c desktop figural metal thermometer. Figure of a Renaissance artist, probably Raphael. Thermometer on plinthe is working and original with brass plaque backing. This piece measures 7” tall and 5.5” wide. It is made of a pewter colored metal, possibly pewter. It is better quality than spelter... as it is very heavy for size. Unmarked. There is a very minor split on back edge of base, and is hardly worth mentioning but us there.
Very old pressure gauge by H. Belfield Co. Phila great for display in the collection. The brass dial is about 5" in diameter. It was nickel plated when it was made but now it is worn and the brass is showing. The numbers and lettering is pressed in. The brass ring has a few cracks. The body is cast iron with a flange mount. I had the dial off and it is clean inside. I put a little air in and the pointer moves. There is no glass for the dial. Check out the photo's for condition.