Russian miniature mercury in glass thermometer in red case

Made:
1700-1799 in Europe
Russian miniature mercury in glass thermometer in red case

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Russian miniature mercury in glass thermometer in red case
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Russian miniature mercury in glass thermometer in red case, 18th century; Fahrenheit and Reamur scales. Wellcome No. B953

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1980-203
Materials:
mercury, glass, textile, wood (unidentified), felt and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 25 mm x 135 mm x 35 mm, 0.048kg
type:
mercury thermometer
credit:
Wellcome Institute