American Victorian Desk Thermometer
As with most things Victorian, the practical thermometer was transformed into an ornate decorative. This lovely desk or tabletop thermometer resides in a stand of cast brass raised on a four-footed pedestal and topped with a detailed bust of a well-styled Victorian lady. Beautifully and ornately embellished throughout, the thermometer measures Centigrade and Rankine temperature. A unique treasure from the beloved Victorian era.
11 1/4″H x 4″ W x 4″D
Circa 1885