Mercury thermometer in brass frame, 1775-1785
- maker:
- George Adams
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Ordinary mercury Fahrenheit thermometer (-13 to 217) in brass case, glazed, by George Adams, London, 1775-1785
Made by George Adams of Fleet Street, London. The temperature scale ranges from minus 13 to plus 217 degrees Fahrenheit - beyond the range of most weathers.
Details
- Category:
- Meteorology
- Object Number:
- 1995-967
- Materials:
- complete, brass (alloy), glass, mercury and plastic (unidentified)
- Measurements:
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overall: 36 mm x 58 mm x 470 mm, 1.85kg
- type:
- mercury thermometer, natural phenomena and meteorology
- credit:
- Meteorological Office, Berkshire
