Large German Galileo Glass Thermometer
Updated August 16, 2026
| Lot number | 232 |
| Estimate | 30.00 - 60.00 USD |
| Auction | Hermes, Tiffany & Co, Fine Art & More! Multi Platform |
| Date | August 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Kellies Estate Services |
| Location | Okemos, Michigan |
A large Galileo thermometer featuring a tall, sealed glass cylinder with a pulled-point tip and a flared circular pedestal base. The clear liquid-filled body contains eight glass buoyancy bulbs filled with dark green fluid, each suspended with an embossed silver-tone metal tag indicating temperature increments. Visible markings on the metal tags include numerical values such as 22, 24, 26, and 28 above the text Made in Germany.Height: 16.5 inches.The thermometer is in excellent overall condition with no visible chips, cracks, or scratches to the glass. Minor oxidation is present on the metal tags, and a small amount of fine sediment is visible at the interior base of the cylinder.
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