Mercury immersion thermometer

Mercury immersion thermometer, nitrogen-filled

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Mercury immersion thermometer, nitrogen-filled
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Mercury immersion thermometer, nitrogen-filled, made by Townson & Mercer Limited, Croydon measuring in the range 50-150 degrees Fahrenheit, mounted in cement filled brass plated metal sleeve, with cardboard case, 1950-1975 (see note)

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1997-1526
Materials:
mercury, glass, nitrogen, brass (copper, zinc alloy), cement, paper (fibre product) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall (with thermometer in case): 27 mm x 260 mm x 30 mm, 0.072kg
type:
mercury thermometer and case - container
credit:
British Gas plc