Dancer Hydrometer
- Made:
- 1855-1865 in Manchester
- maker:
- John Benjamin Dancer
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Hydrometer for proof spirit, made by John Benjamin Dancer.
John Benjamin Dancer (1812-1887) was one of Manchester's most important scientific instrument makers. Dancer became well known for the quality of his microscopes and particularly for selling good-quality instruments at a relatively low price.
Details
- Category:
- Scientific Instruments & Research
- Object Number:
- Y1997.6.5
- Materials:
- glass, metal (unknown) and mercury
- Measurements:
-
case: 290 mm 42 mm,
- type:
- hydrometer
- credit:
- Gift of Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society
