Galileo Glass Thermometer With Multicoloured Floating Balls Gilded lidded jar or living room accent

or living room accent

This figurine is made by Home Interiors and Gifts (HOMCO) who was a leading producer of home decor items in the 1970s and 1980s

Please note: the lightbulb is not included

As with many vintage items there are signs of wear and tear commensurate with age and use

but they also add a touch of vintage charm to your kitchen decor

Galileo Glass Thermometer With Multicoloured Floating Balls Gilded lidded jar or living room accentGalileo glass thermometer with multicoloured floating balls in pristine condition (comes without box). It consists of a sealed glass tube filled with liquid and several floating bubbles. These balls rise and fall within the liquid filled cylinder, reflecting the changes in the temperature. Each ball is attached to a metal tag that indicates a temperature. Calibrated with counterweights, each tag's weight is slightly different from the others, helping