Mayer & Meltzer Silver Immisch Analogue Skin Thermometer London Patent Fever
£395
Doctors Pocket Watch Cased Skin Thermometer
Dimensions
Case diameter 1.1
Circa
1890
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
Immisch patent skin thermometer, circa 1890.
The one inch diameter, engine engraved silver dial with blued steel pointer marked
MAYER & MELTZER LONDON PATENT
Hand painted red and black scales in Fahrenheit and Centigrade, 98.4 F marked with a black arrow
German born Moritz Immisch was a well known clinical instrument maker and obtained the patent for this small, watch-shaped thermometer in 1881.
Unmarked solid sterling silver pocket watch style case with original fancy chain and ring.
In good working order, quickly responds and is accurate.
In very good sound condition, noting insignificant dents to the case edge
Similar instruments were also marked by S.Maw and Pillischer
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Dealer information
Cog Scientific
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