"Osler's Patent Letter Gauge" (c.1839), Ivory plunger marked to weight 2 ozs to 1/4 oz; a tube of mercury fices in an ormolu socket on a square base. Green label, A.F.OSLER. REGISTERED NO.125. PURSUANT TO 2 & 5 VICTORIA CHAP. 17. DECEMBER 12, 1839
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1993-1277
- Materials:
- ivory
- type:
- postal scales and scales - weighing device
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum (Gabb Collection)