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Hydrometer, by Loftus & Buss, London

Inventory Number 21579


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.21579

Subject
Chemistry
Item type
Object
Provenance
Associated with Sikes Prsented by Mawson Esq. (?)
Primary inscriptions
thermometer scale signed 'Buss, 33 Hatton Garden, London' plaque in lid of case 'Sikes' Hydrometer, Loftus, 321 Oxford Street, London'
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Ivory
Object type
Hydrometer
Dimensions
Height: 220mm Width: 95mm Depth: 50mm
Inventory No
21579
Accession Number
1970-9

Description

Hydrometer consisting of a copper alloy rod with 2 bulbs, an ivory rectangle with measurement markings and 3 copper alloy fittings and 7 copper alloy open rings. Labelled 311.