The German Weigel Optik Foto weather station from the 1960s is a distilled example of decorative, yet restrained, mid-century design. The polished brass frame of the square, gently rounded case provides a mirrored depth, its softly bevelled edges tempering the geometric formality. A central, enamelled panel features mottled azure and blue-grey hues, displaying subtle gradations from pale blue to smoky grey, overlaid with geometric gold lines in each corner. The interior is defined by a circular cream dial with black and gold print: a barometer measures atmospheric pressure (mmHg and hPa), and a thermometer shows Celsius degrees. The glass protecting the dials is clear and intact; the wording (in German) is visible and authentic to the era. The whole piece measures 17 × 17 × 4 cm. The condition is described as excellent, with only minimal traces of age and no dents, cracks, or visible repairs. This object carries the discreet voice of postwar modernism: geometric precision blending with a hint of decorative spontaneity. The cool brass sheen embodies the era’s optimism and subtle passage of time, while the mottled enamel evokes the photographic haze or northern German sky—suggesting the station not only gauges the weather, but also captures the flux of daily atmosphere. The instrument, inscribed with ‘REGN’, ‘VERÄNDERLICH’, and ‘SCHÖN’, speaks with pragmatic directness while introducing an orderly calm to its surroundings. The weather station can be wall-mounted in a living room, hallway, or study—when placed
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Height17 cm
Depth4 cm
Width17 cm
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Width17 cm
Height17 cm
Depth4 cm
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