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Hygrometer by Watkins & Hill, London, c.1810

Inventory Number 10017


Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Signed "Watkins & Hill. LONDON." Case label: "WATKINS & HILL. Opticians. 5 Charing Cross. LONDON" Attached circular label: "AQE"
Object type
Hygrometer
Dimensions
Height: 32mm Width: 236mm Depth: 74mm Weight: 195g
Inventory No
10017

Description

Copper alloy and silvered copper alloy hygrometer in fitted purple leather-covered wooden box with hinged lid and velvet lining. Paper(?) strip. Metal coated with clear coating.