Carved and gilded wood thermometer according to Mr Réaumur's invention, the bottom of the grey lacquered dial signed CAPPY, located "Rue et place Royale à Paris" and dated 1762 (small lacks, the alcohol thermometer brought back). The whole is topped with a knotted ribbon and finished with a cul-de-lampe leafy acanthus and floral motif. Louis XVI period. High. Height : 116 cm - Width : 20,5 cm