Clinical Thermometer, 1801-1830

Made:
1801-1830 in Europe
maker:
Unknown

Early bent thermometer, probably clinical; scale reads from 30 ° F to 110 ° F on external collar of ivory; in original leather case, unsigned, 1800-1930.

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1977-553
Materials:
mercury, glass, bone, silk and leather
Measurements:
overall: 180 x 45 x 10 mm
case: 190 x 35 x 5 mm
weight: 0.42kg
weight: 0.92595lbs
weight: 50kg
weight: 110.23171lbs
weight: 50kg
weight: 110.23171lbs
type:
clinical thermometers
credit:
Sotheby's

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