Example of Spray and Novett's patented salinometer
- maker:
- Horne, Thornthwaite & Wood
Example of Spray and Novett's patented salinometer used to register the salinity of water in a boiler, consisting of a gun-metal globe attached to a thermometer, bolted to a decorative wood mount, by Horne and Thornthwait, London, England, 1849-1858
Details
- Category:
- Marine Engines
- Object Number:
- 1858-34
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, gun metal, mahogany (wood), silver (metal), wood (unidentified)
- type:
- salinometer
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- vehicle - transportation
- furnishing and equipment
- measuring device - instrument
- densimeter
- furnishing and equipment
- measuring device - instrument
- densimeter
- hydrometer
- credit:
- Nasmyth, G
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