Sir Francis Galton type hand anemometer, 1882-1894

Hand held anemometer, Sir Francis Galton type Sir Francis Galton type hand anemometer, 1882-1894 Sir Francis Galton type hand anemometer, 1882-1894

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Hand held anemometer, Sir Francis Galton type
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Hand held anemometer, Sir Francis Galton type, by James Joseph Hicks, 8, 9 & 10 Hatton Garden, London, England, 1882-1894. Fitted with sand glass and mounted on later wooden stand.

Details

Category:
Meteorology
Object Number:
1894-116
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), glass, sand and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 420 mm x 280 mm x 280 mm, 2.075kg
type:
cup anemometer and sand glass
credit:
Meteorological Office