Original model of Glover's dry gas meter

Original model of Glover's dry gas meter, 10 lights, No. 172, made by Richards and Co., St James's Walk,Clerkenwell, London, Orgel and Richards's patent, 1884, with 3 dials, calibrated 0-9, 0-9, 1-10 cubic feet.

Details

Category:
Gas Industry
Object Number:
1887-114
Measurements:
overall: 450 mm x 360 mm x 260 mm,
type:
gas meter, dry
credit:
Schlumberger Industries; George Glover and Co.

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