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LicenseSet of ten gilt Sikes-type standard hydrometers
Science Museum Group
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Set of ten gilt Sikes-type standard hydrometers, in a fabric lined mahogany case by Dring & Fage, ranges 0-10, 10-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50, 50-60, 60-70, 70-80, 80-90, 90-100. Hydrometer Index Nos 117-116. 1940-1950. [(incomplete - lid missing),See note below.(AW)]
Details
- Category:
- Experimental Chemistry
- Object Number:
- 1995-18
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), gilt, mahogany (wood) and felt
- Measurements:
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overall: 50 mm x 525 mm x 222 mm, 1.415kg
- type:
- hydrometer and sikes hydrometer
- credit:
- Laboratory of the Government Chemist (Mi
