A Vintage Italian Giltwood Barometer by Palladio

20th century, gilt wood with aneroid instrument, 18th century style oval form case, face labeled in French for barometric changes, rooster and floral pediment with ribbon-tied sheaf of wheat apron, stamped "Palladio / Handcrafted in Italy" to verso.

27 x 16 1/2 in.

Instrument hands detached, with some areas of loss, but present; crack to apron and pediment, appear stable; unknown if in working condition.