Portable barometer, 1800-1820

Portable barometer, small, by William Harris & Son

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Portable barometer, small, by William Harris & Son
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Portable barometer, small, by William Harris & Son, 50 High Holborn, London, England, 1800-1820

Details

Category:
Meteorology
Object Number:
1974-590
Materials:
mercury, mahogany (wood), wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), glass, metal (unknown) and possibly zinc (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 347 mm x 90 mm x 42 mm, .655kg
type:
mercury barometer
credit:
Meteorological Office