Sikes' Hydrometer, English, 1903-1938

Made:: 1903-1938 in London

maker:: Dring and Fage

Sikes-type hydrometer 'for strong spirits', by Dring & Fage Ltd

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Sikes-type hydrometer 'for strong spirits', by Dring & Fage Ltd., London, England, 1903-1938. Used by HM Customs & Excise.

Details

Category:: Experimental Chemistry

Object Number:: 2005-480

Materials:: glass, ivory, mercury, brass (copper, zinc alloy), mahogany, velvet and steel

Measurements:: Closed box: 60 mm x 208 mm x 100 mm, .53 kg
Open box: 50 mm x 208 mm x 200 mm, .53 kg

type:: hydrometer and sikes hydrometer

credit:: Laboratory of the Government Chemist

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