Deep-sea Reversing Mercury Thermometer, 1870-1875

Made:
1870-1875 in London
Deep-sea reversing thermometer (No

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Deep-sea reversing thermometer (No. 129) made by Negretti & Zambra, London, 1870-1875, for Polar expedition (1875-76).

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1958-255
Materials:
copper (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, mercury and twine
Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 63 mm x 235 mm, , .275kg
type:
thermometer (mercury)
credit:
Negretti & Zambra