- Item type
- Object
- Primary inscriptions
- The label in lid reads: 'International Inventions Exhibition Awarded Silver Medal ... Decr 1897' The base of the meter is inscribed 'LOWNE'S SILVER MEDAL AIR METER' and on the face is inscribed 'L. CASELLA MAKER TO THE ADMIRALTY & ORDNANCE LONDON AIR-METER No. 2890'
- Object type
- Air Meter
- Dimensions
- Height: 86mm Width: 103mm Depth: 93mm
- Inventory No
- 10037
- Accession Number
- 1968-536
Description
A lacquered copper alloy air speed meter with a circular base and a dial on three legs. The paddles of the meter are set on two brackets which are attached to the dial. There is an accessory which screws into the bottom of the base, with a cylindrical attachment. The air speed meter is contained in a hinged wooden box which has a metal pivoting clasp fastening, and wooden stands inside.
