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A 19thc Inlaid Obelisk Thermometer
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A 19thc Inlaid Obelisk Thermometer

19th century
Sold 16 January 2025 · Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
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Description

This wonderful 19thC black marble obelisk shaped thermometer dates to 1840 and has a shaped column inlaid with malachite, to follow the shape of the obelisk, and surrounding a likewise shaped thermometer plate, reading the temperature to the left of the plate, and temperature indication, i.e Frozen, Temperate, Summer Heat and Blood Heat. The obelisk resting on a square plinth, inlaid with marbles to form rising flowers and leaves. The plinth on an over a stepped square base. A lovely item for a study or gentleman’s library.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
14cm (5.51")
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Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Obelisk Thermometer to the 19th Century.

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SA1087298
Description
This wonderful 19thC black marble obelisk shaped thermometer dates to 1840 and has a shaped column inlaid with malachite, to follow the shape of the obelisk, and surrounding a likewise shaped thermometer plate, reading the temperature to the left of the plate, and temperature indication, i.e Frozen, Temperate, Summer Heat and Blood Heat. The obelisk resting on a square plinth, inlaid with marbles to form rising flowers and leaves. The plinth on an over a stepped square base. A lovely item for a study or gentleman’s library.
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Obelisk Thermometer to the 19th Century.

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SA1087298
Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
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A tall black marble obelisk thermometer featuring green malachite inlay and floral mother-of-pearl decoration on a stepped base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tall black marble obelisk thermometer featuring green malachite inlay and floral mother-of-pearl decoration on a stepped base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 19thc Inlaid Obelisk Thermometer

Archive II A tall black marble obelisk thermometer featuring green malachite inlay and floral mother-of-pearl decoration on a stepped base. View II
Archive III A tall black marble obelisk thermometer featuring green malachite inlay and floral mother-of-pearl decoration on a stepped base. View III
Archive IV A tall black marble obelisk thermometer featuring green malachite inlay and floral mother-of-pearl decoration on a stepped base. View IV
Archive V A tall black marble obelisk thermometer featuring green malachite inlay and floral mother-of-pearl decoration on a stepped base. View V
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Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1XG
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A tall black marble obelisk thermometer featuring green malachite inlay and floral mother-of-pearl decoration on a stepped base.
A 19thC inlaid obelisk thermometer
Ref: SA1087298
A tall black marble obelisk thermometer featuring green malachite inlay and floral mother-of-pearl decoration on a stepped base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectScientific Instruments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMarble, Malachite, Mother-of-Pearl, Glass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsObelisk shape, Floral inlay, Stepped base, Geometric banding
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 14 cm (6 in)

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An obelisk thermometer is a decorative weather instrument carved into the shape of an Egyptian-style obelisk, popular during the 19th century Grand Tour period when souvenirs influenced European interior design.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense stones such as black marble, slate, or onyx, often featuring micro-mosaic, malachite, or mother-of-pearl inlay work alongside glass tube mercury mechanisms.

Authenticity is determined by hand-carved stone construction, period-appropriate typography on the scale plate, hand-blown glass tubing, and natural ageing or wear consistent with nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

This piece works well as a focal point on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive desk, adding architectural height and historical texture to contemporary or traditional spaces.

Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth to avoid scratching the stone or damaging the delicate inlay, and keep away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to protect the glass mechanism.
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