Graduated mercury thermometer made by Cassella

Made:
circa 1860 in London
Graduated mercury thermometer

Graduated mercury thermometer
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Graduated mercury thermometer made by Cassella, London, and used by James Joule. Mercury reservoir at top provides for adjustment of scale.

Details

Category:
Scientific Instruments & Research
Object Number:
Y1969.5.42
Materials:
glass and mercury
Measurements:
overall: 440 mm, 8 mm,
type:
laboratory thermometer
credit:
Gift of University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology