6 boxed Twaddell hydrometers

Made:
1870-1914 in Germany
maker:
Twaddell, William
Set of six Twaddell's hydrometers in box (lacks thermometer)

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Set of six Twaddell's hydrometers in box (lacks thermometer)
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Set of six Twaddell's hydrometers in box (lacks thermometer), Germany

Made of glass with mercury weights and paper scales; case: probably deal with walnut veneer

Details

Category:
Experimental Chemistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1982-279
Materials:
glass, mercury, paper (fibre product), deal and walnut (wood)
type:
hydrometer
credit:
Wellcome Trust