Diagonal Mercury Barometer with Hygrometer, 1763-1765
- Made:
- 1763-1765 in Charing Cross
- maker:
- Watkins & Smith
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Diagonal mercury barometer in walnut and mahogany frame
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Diagonal mercury barometer in walnut and mahogany frame, by Watkins & Smith, London, 1763-1765. Fitted in glazed frame with hygrometer and box containing blackboard. Perpetual almanac showing moon phases, days of the month and dates of Easter from 1753-1852.
Details
- Category:
- Meteorology
- Object Number:
- 1876-814
- Materials:
- see part 2
- Measurements:
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overall: 1080 mm x 680 mm x 90 mm, 12.2kg
- type:
- mercury barometer and hygrometer
- credit:
- Admiralty Hydrographic Department
