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Set of Three Hydrometers in Fitted Case, by A. & J. Casartelli, Liverpool, 19th Century

Inventory Number 10015

Subject
Chemistry
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Mrs. V. Barber, daughter of V. J. Greenbough Previously owned by late V. J. Greenbough (died 1910)
Primary inscriptions
Hydrometers: "A. & J. Casartelli, Hydrometer Makers. &c. Liverpool. No.1 & 2 Temp." "A. & J. Casartelli, Hydrometer Makers. &c. Liverpool. No. 3 & 4 Temp. 60 " "A. & J. Casartelli, Hydrometer Makers. &c. Liverpool. No. Temp. 5 - 6"
Object type
Hydrometer
Dimensions
Height: 64mm Width: 307mm Depth: 133mm Weight: 871g
Inventory No
10015
Accession Number
1973-20/7

Description

Set of three glass hydrometers in hinged and fitted wooden box with green silk and brown velvet padded interior. Mercury in lower bowl. Internal scales on paper.

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