Antique Louis XVI or Empire Style Desktop Thermometer Stand, Gilt Bronze & White Alabaster cup and each one is a

and each one is a fabulous work of glassblower's art

and it does have a vermeil bodkin (corrosion) and thin wafer note card

Makes me wonder if a signature might have been overpainted there when this miniature went through some restorative touching up

enjoying the countryside

Antique Louis XVI or Empire Style Desktop Thermometer Stand, Gilt Bronze & White Alabaster cup and each one is aAn elegant desktop thermometer stand embodying the refined aesthetics of the Louis XVI and Empire periods. Crafted from gilt bronze mounted on white alabaster, this piece combines functional design with decorative sophistication. The bronze framework showcases intricate detailing characteristic of neoclassical craftsmanship, while the alabaster base provides a luminous, neutral foundation on which the gold just shines. Perfect for collectors seeking