Dring & Fage patent maximum and minimum thermometer, 1865-1875

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Maximum and minimum thermometer made and patented (No. 24170) by Dring & Fage, London, England, 1865-1875

Details

Category:
Meteorology
Object Number:
1954-259
Materials:
wood (boxwood), ivory, brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass and mercury
Measurements:
overall: 17 mm x 25 mm x 220 mm, .065kg
type:
maximum & minimum thermometer
credit:
National Maritime Museum