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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:
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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
