February Winter Uncurated Estate Finds

Lafontaine Paris French Brass Weather Station

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Start price: $250

Estimated price: $500 - $700

Buyer's premium: 25%

Sales Tax: On the lot's price and buyer's premium

Lafontaine French brass weather station, with clock, barometer, and thermometer. Clock and barometer dials each marked Lafontaine Ingr. Optn. 18 Palais Royal 18 Paris, and stamped Brevete Paris 1184 on the underside of the base. In a fitted leather and glass case. Case monogrammed on the interior of the cover. Weather station 4"H x 5 5/8"W. Discoloration and losses to brass patina, discoloration to thermometer dial and some discoloration to barometer dial; case with fraying, losses and tears, cover for glass section detached and missing pin for latch on one side, pin for latch missing on one side of top, some discoloration to lining. Clock not running, no key.

Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.