Example of Andrew Peddie How's salinometer
- maker:
- How, Andrew Peddie
An example in brass of Andrew Peddie How's patent salinometer, capable of indicating gravity and temperature of water in marine boilers, patented by Andrew Peddie How in 1849, mounted on teak stand, unsigned, 1849-1850
Details
- Category:
- Marine Engines
- Object Number:
- 1866-5
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass and teak (wood)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 745 mm x 305 mm x 325 mm,
- type:
- hydrometer and salinometer
- credit:
- W Smith
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