Barometers Realm

Goethe's barometer on a mahogany board

Manufacturer/Retailer

unsigned

Dating

mid 20th century

Dimensions

height: 42cm
width: 14cm

Condition

EXCELLENT

The mid 20th century Goethe’s barometer, mounted on a solid mahogany board, embodies a remarkable harmony of nature and human craftsmanship, where the refinement of material meets unparalleled precision. The 42-centimeter mahogany board seems to hold a restrained power, emanating a subtle warmth from within. On its dark, time-soaked surface, polished brass elements glimmer, like a primal fire — each detail gleaming against the wood's richness. A brass bowl extends into an engraved register plate, where the lustrous golden reflections of brass bring to mind the precious sunlight piercing through an ancient forest.

From a delicate brass hook hangs a glass vessel, suspended as if by the lightest touch. Its rounded body flows gracefully into a spout, reminiscent of an antique teapot, from which, during moments of brewing storm, droplets fall slowly, like beads of ancient wisdom responding to nature’s turbulence. Inside the barometer lies the essence of this marvel — distilled water, sometimes transparent and calm, sometimes tinted with a cool blue that mirrors the depths of a distant ocean, touched only by the first light of dawn.

This barometer transcends its function as a mere measuring device; it is an aesthetic act, leaving its mark in both science and art. It is a symbol of the era’s enduring push, gauging the world through a lens of beauty and refined purpose.

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