Mercury immersion thermometer

Made:
1979-1984 in London
maker:
A Gallenkamp and Company Limited
Mercury immersion thermometer

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Mercury immersion thermometer
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Mercury immersion thermometer, in stoppered protective plastic tube, made by Gallenkamp, London, measuring in the range -10 to 50 degrees Centigrade, 1979-1984

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1997-1521
Materials:
mercury, glass and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall (protective tube): 11 mm x 325 mm x 11 mm, .04kg
type:
mercury thermometer
credit:
British Gas plc