"Osler's Patent Letter Gauge" (c.1839)

Made:
1840-1850 in England

"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)