Decorative Mercury Thermometer, 1840-1900

Made:
1840-1900 in Europe
Decorative mercury-in-glass thermometer mounted on a turned and

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Decorative mercury-in-glass thermometer mounted on a turned and
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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:
overall: 305 mm x x , 97 mm, .27kg
type:
thermometer (mercury)
credit:
Christie's South Kensington Limited