Description
Alcohol minimum thermometer with index in red leather case 4 3/8″ x 2,1/16″ or 111mm x 53mm;
Fahrenheit and Reamur scales,
The silvered brass back plate marked William Collins, Night
The case with hanging ring to suspend horizontally.
The tiny white glass marker baton is perhaps stuck at the bend, some cooling or warming may release it
All in very good sound condition, the silk inside the lid a little worn, the leather with slight indent and surface wear.
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Dealer information
Cog Scientific
As a fine art sculpture graduate I have applied my appreciation and understanding of form and function to my lifelong professional career in the antiques trade. Over forty years dealing in what I considered worthy, within the fields of decorative arts and sciences, I have always purchased over a wide spectrum and look forward to offering an exciting variety of stimulating pieces.