Early Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1871-1890

Early form of platinum thermometer, one of nine

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Early form of platinum thermometer, one of nine
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Early form of platinum thermometer, one of nine, in porcelain with boxwood handle, four terminals, unsigned, 1871-1890.

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1930-363 Pt7
Materials:
platinum (metal), porcelain, fire clay, copper (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), box (wood) and bitumen
Measurements:
overall: 65 mm x 440 mm x 65 mm, , .19kg
type:
resistance thermometer (sensor), resistance thermometer and component