French Mid-Century Desk Thermometer shell she wanted to see the

she wanted to see the mark of the painters hand rather than the stamp of mass production

or unique desk accessories

it captures the romantic admiration for Renaissance art that flourished at the turn of the twentieth century

operated from 1892 to 1911 in Minerva

French Mid-Century Desk Thermometer shell she wanted to see theAn unusual and wonderfully sculptural French desk thermometer, this charming mid century piece is topped with the stylized silhouette of a horse, originally finished in gilt that has gracefully worn over time to reveal the darker metal beneath, while the pedestal base retains its warm golden finish. The contrast gives the piece an appealing sense of age and character, emphasizing its decorative quality as much as its function. The crisp white dial