Working tool Neoclassical Style - quick bake temperature meter

This is an antique Admiral FitzRoy thermometer, a type of mercury thermometer that was popular in the 19th century and named after Vice-Admiral Robert FitzRoy, the founder of the British Met Office and a pioneer in weather forecasting.
These temperature meters, often made of dark walnut or oak wood, were manufactured around 1875 by instrument makers such as Negretti and Zambra in London.
Size: approximately H 63 x W 16 x D 4 cm, material: oak wood and brass.
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This engraving is a coat of arms and dedication to Michele de Tas, Marquis of Paul and Count of Zel.
The image shows an antique, detailed engraving of a coat of arms with text and a battle scene below.
The image shows an antique, detailed engraving of a coat of arms with text and a battle scene below, probably an framed print or book illustration.
It depicts the siege of Riga by the Russian army, dating from around 1697.
De gravure comes from the work of Samuel Pufendorf.
The text mentions 'Ece Sig. Papen. Michele de Tas Marchese di Paul'.
It is a detailed plan of the battle in and around Riga.

Detailed Inscription: The text contains the name 'Michele de Tassis, Marchese di Paul, e Conte di Zel &c. Corr.e Maggiore perpetuo di S.M.ta Cattolica.'
Origin: Documents with an identical or very similar inscription have been identified as dedications on historical maps of Italy, made by cartographers such as Giacomo Cantelli or Michel-Antoine Baudrand around 1695.
He is described as 'Corriere Maggiore perpetuo di S.M.ta Cattolica' (Eternal Postmaster General of His Catholic Majesty), indicating a high position within the historical postal system.