Yesterday was the first full day of Summer; the Summer Solstice began at 10:42 pm on Friday night. And (boy!) it's getting hot! Sweat-it-out in style with this handsome turn-of-the-century thermometer. The mercury thermometer is mounted upon a brass plate, engraved with the graduated temperature readings. The brass plate, in turn, is mounted to a wooden backing—fitted with a hanging loop.
Gall & Lembke was founded in 1869 by Joseph Gall and Charles Lembke. They were headquartered at 21 Union Square and considered the premier maker of optical devices.
The thermometer, shown above, was probably not made by the company. But it was intended to promote the company. The company name and address are engraved at the top of the brass plate. Click on the photo above to learn more about this handsome (and useful) piece.
Though our Greenwich Village store is now permanently closed, LEO Design is still alive and well! Please visit our on-line store where we continue to sell Handsome Gifts (www.LEOdesignNYC.com).
To arrange a visit our Pittsburgh showroom (by private appointment only), please call 917-446-4248.