Snow Harris's wind gauge

Made:: 1858 in London

designer:: William Snow Harris

Snow Harris's wind gauge, 1858, made by John Lilley & Son

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Snow Harris's wind gauge, 1858, made by John Lilley & Son
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Snow Harris's wind gauge, 1858, made by John Lilley & Son, 7 Jamaica Terrace, Limehouse, London. Tube broken, wind arrow snapped, inlet tube horizontal elbow is missing. Case base. Carries trade card

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Category:: Meteorology

Object Number:: 1995-879

Materials:: wood, glass and brass

Measurements:: overall: 25 cm

type:: pressure-tube anemometer

credit:: Meteorological Office, Berkshire

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Snow Harris's wind gauge

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