Parrot Figural Thermometer

Pottery

 

Sure, your birdies often tell you what time of day it is (meal time, snack time, play time), but how about how cold? Here we have a cool 'n colorful (or warm 'n colorful as the pic shows) mercury thermometer from Austria, made of heavy ceramic or pottery in the shape of a perched Parrot. The thermometer DOES work (and well) and measures in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. This gaily hued fellow measures 7.75" high and weighs a bit more than you would expect him to (darn peanuts!), with nice detail and a shiny glaze. He's in good vintage condition with no chips or cracks, just some wear to the gold. Quite appealing and useful, too, how can you go wrong?

Item ID: ab4085