Old enameled sheet metal wall thermometer, with the inscription "Thermomètre centigrade" (Centigrade Thermometer) surmounted by a fine ornamental frieze. Black numbers and graduations frame the colored liquid glass tube, while the mention "Glace" (Ice), distributed on each side, highlights the zero mark. Its elongated silhouette with cut-out ends and contrasting typography give it a beautiful graphic presence, ideal in a flea market decor or a collection of old measuring instruments.
✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Provenance: Inscriptions in French. ✦ Dimensions: 25 x 5 cm ✦ Material: Enameled sheet metal and glass. ✦ Condition: Inscriptions are clearly legible, small enamel chips at the ends and around the perforations, small marks and dirt on the front. Tube present and functional.
An old enameled thermometer with black and white graphics to complement a workshop decoration or a cabinet of curiosities.
