Vintage early 1960s Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk Accessory Pair,perfectly captures the era's fondness for geometric wooden shapes.
P.R.Christian of California was a specialized importer of luxury gifts.They bought high-quality mechanisms directly from expert makers andhoused them in premium, finished hardwood blocks.Original gold foil label intact, proving historical authenticity.
Barometer, thermometer, and hygrometer made in France, at the timea top manufacturer of mechanical desktop weather instruments.
Weather Station: Beautiful burled wood grain, 3 - 3/8" cube with 1/2"domed glass bump-outs on 3 sides for the instruments. Weight about 1 lb.Barometer: Traditional pointers for Rain, Change, and Fair conditions.High-grade aneroid mechanism measures atmospheric pressure using asmall metal capsule instead of liquid mercury. Tested for functionality.Thermometer: tracks room temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius scales.Hygrometer: measures ambient indoor humidity as a %.Original green felted bottom protects polished desks from scratches.2 air circulation ports may allow ambient air to flow freely into the hollowspace behind the instruments. Or the tiny drill holes may allow for calibration?
Coordinating oversized Die: 2 -3/4" cube, about 8 oz.A classic mid-century novelty executive paperweight and desk toy.Styled after game dice, the single die balances the practicality of the weathercube by adding a playful, tactile element to the workspace.Inlaid circular metal "pips" mark the die sides 1 through 6. Premium wooduniform grainlines provide a gorgeous contrast to the swirling wood of theweather station. The drilled holes for the pips invited use as pencil holders (!)so there are faint lead lines on side 6, and a line on 5.
Both pieces crafted from heavy, rich, solid hardwood.Note the tight, wavy grain which wraps continuously around the edges.A rare complete set!Purchased in the early 1960s to decorate a MCM double-pedestal walnutExecutive Desk also for sale here on (ID-820098935409)Wonderful gift idea!
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