Sheathed mercury in glass

Made:
1975
maker:
G H Zeal Limited
Sheathed mercury in glass

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Sheathed mercury in glass, centigrade, maximum MkII c, thermometer by Zeal, BS 692, Met 21101, MO 51494/75.

Details

Category:
Meteorology
Object Number:
1997-2039
Materials:
glass and mercury
Measurements:
overall: 34 cm
type:
maximum thermometer
credit:
Meteorological Office

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