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THERMOMETER

Creator(s): Edward F. Caldwell & Company, Inc. (Manufacturer) , Weinhagen and Oder (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage


About this object

The main portion of the round base of the thermometer is made from lazurite to which is attached four feet made in gilt bronze with leaf and fruit motifs. On the top is a gilt bronze holder for the thermometer with two sphinx like motifs and various leaf motifs to support the thermometer. On top of the thermometer is a globe on which sits an eagle with spread wings.

Object name:
THERMOMETER
Made from:
Lazurite -- bronze -- glass
Made in:
New York, USA
Date made:
early 20th Century
Size:
27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
16.42.1-2
Class:
TIMEPIECE
Signature marks:
MARK E F Caldwell & Co Inc New York; [On base] Weinhagen and Oder NY [On thermometer]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973