A Lovely Vintage ball Thermometer/Temp.gauge....it went into the Guiness book of records as the 1st commercial thermometer with BLING!!.....ha ha!.....just kidding........no seriously this is NOT a DICTORED UP item......all stock......I know.......in my kitchen for 55 yrs......Origins not cybersearched.......possible creation of the 50's era but not sure........note casing has crack........THANKS.