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Decorative mercury-in-glass thermometer mounted on a turned and carved ivory pillar, on a wooden base, for domestic use, scaled 0 to 122°F and -15 to 40°R, 1840-1900.
Details
- Category:
- Heat
- Object Number:
- 1989-265
- Materials:
- ivory, glass, mercury, brass (copper, zinc alloy), felt and wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
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overall: 305 mm x x , 97 mm, .27kg
- type:
- thermometer (mercury)
- credit:
- Christie's South Kensington Limited
