Antique Louis XVI or Empire Style Desktop Thermometer Stand, Gilt Bronze & White Alabaster cup and there is not a

and there is not a key

Museum quality and condition

but no breaks to the old tortoise shell either in lid or bottom

Red dyes were costly and highly prized

I cannot find a single flaw

Antique Louis XVI or Empire Style Desktop Thermometer Stand, Gilt Bronze & White Alabaster cup and there is not 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