Two Ornamentally Turned Ivory Thermometers

Description:

Two Ornamentally Turned Ivory Thermometers, mid to late 19th century, both with engraved Fahrenheit and Reaumur scales, one with a single screw-fit spire above the beaded center column with an alcohol thermometer, terminating in the circular base; the other with split turned columns flaking the center plate with mercury thermometer, attached to the basket weave decorated base, terminating on the hardwood circular turned plinth, ht. 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700


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