Mercury total immersion nitrogen filled thermometer

Made:
1955-1969 in Westminster and London
maker:
Alexander Wright and Company Limited
and
G H Zeal Limited
Mercury total immersion nitrogen filled thermometer

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Mercury total immersion nitrogen filled thermometer
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Mercury total immersion nitrogen filled thermometer, measuring in the range 0-100 degrees Fahrenheit, made by Alexander Wright and Co. Ltd, Westminster, London, and G. H. Zeal Limited, London, England, 1955-1969

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1997-1486
Materials:
mercury, glass, nitrogen and epoxy resin
Measurements:
overall: 355 mm x 14 mm, 0.034kg
type:
mercury thermometer
credit:
British Gas plc