The country’s largest collection of fine Classical & Colonial Furniture… Just steps from the RISD Museum & John Brown House. Tel (401) 272.3200. Tollfree (888) 884.5336. A Nautical Stick Barometer with Herringbone Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1810, Provenance “James” Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont. Barometers made in America are quite rare as most were produced in England. This one was from Philadelphia and has a very interesting provenance placing it with an important historical individual. A handwritten paper label glued to the back of this barometer reads as follows: This barometer is from the house of James Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont Le Rayville Jefferson County New York, c. 1810 James was the American appellation of Jacques-Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont, whose father (of the same name) was of one of France’s most wealthy and successful Colonial era aristocrats. Le Ray was also close friends with Benjamin Franklin and provided lavish estates for the American diplomat to live in on his many extended visits to France. Ultimately, Le Ray became one of the chief French supporters of the American revolution, dedicating much of his wealth to acquiring weapons and supplies for the American forces. James Le Ray, his son, moved to America in 1785, where he founded the town of Le Ray in New York and established its first saw mill. It is his home in Le Ray that this barometer is associated with. There is no mercury in the barometer at this time, but it could be made functional. Also, please note the herringbone pattern of the mahogany is quite striking. Click HERE for more Photos & Dimensions. All offerings are in fine condition with no major repairs or replacements unless otherwise indicated in description. Item must be insured in full. The item “SWC-Nautical Stick Barometer with Herringbone Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1810″ is in sale since Friday, November 13, 2015. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “stanleyweiss” and is located in Providence, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped to United States.
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