Mercury nitrogen-filled immersion thermometer

Mercury total immersion thermometer

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Mercury total immersion thermometer
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Mercury total immersion thermometer, measuring in the range 32 -102 degrees Fahrenheit, made by Griffin & George Limited, London, England, 1950-1989

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1997-1507
Materials:
mercury, glass and nitorogen
Measurements:
overall: 298 mm x 7 mm, 0.032kg
type:
mercury thermometer
credit:
British Gas plc