Alcohol Hydrometer, 1700-1730

Made:
1700-1730

Ivory hydrometer for alcohol, 6" long, balanced with lead weight, on which is painted R.W.., in turned wooden case, c.1700-1730

Details

Category:
Experimental Chemistry
Object Number:
1954-364
Materials:
ivory, lead, cork, wood (unidentified) and complete
Measurements:
overall: 180 x 60 mm
length?: 157 mm
weight: 0.34kg
weight: 0.74958lbs
type:
hydrometers
credit:
National Maritime Museum