Mercury immersion thermometer

Made:
1951 in London
maker:
G H Zeal Limited
Mercury immersion thermometer, nitrogen-filled, made by G. H

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Mercury immersion thermometer, nitrogen-filled, made by G. H
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Mercury immersion thermometer, nitrogen-filled, made by G. H. Zeal Ltd., London, measuring in the range 200-700 degrees Fahrenheit, in stoppered cardboard case, 1951 (see note)

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1997-1525
Materials:
mercury, glass, paper (fibre product), nitrogen and cardboard
Measurements:
overall (protective tube): 330 mm x 13 mm, 0.037kg
type:
mercury thermometer and case - container
credit:
British Gas plc