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Maximum and Minimum Thermometer with Magnet in Wooden Case, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 10018


Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
In box : maximum and minimum temperature gradations in farenheit and "F" Tied on circular paper label : "BCQ" Paper label on box lid : "BCQ" Cloakroom label, possibly faded pink, on box base : "26",
Object type
Thermometer
Dimensions
Height: 16mm Width: 158mm Depth: 56mm Weight: 110g
Inventory No
10018

Description

Maximum and minimum mercury glass thermometer, and magnet (partially painted red), in a fitted wood (deal) box. The thermometer is bent round to fit the box, and the temperature gradations are marked in the box in Fahrenheit. Paper label: "BCQ".