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Ordinary mercury thermometer, 1875-1901

Made:: 1875-1901 in London

modifier:: Kew Observatory

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Mercury thermometer, by Negretti & Zambra, reading absolute zero. Top three quarter view. Dark grey background.
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Ordinary mercury absolute thermometer, scale (250 to 320 degrees Kelvin) one of two, with white ceramic frame, made by Negretti & Zambra, London, 1875-1901. Marked as calibrated at Kew Observatory, used at the Met Office (Met Office 19052).

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Category:: Meteorology

Object Number:: 1995-991/1

Materials:: ceramic (unspecified), glass and mercury

type:: mercury thermometer

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
measuring device - instrument
thermometer

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