Mercury immersion thermometer made

Made:: 1950-1989 in London

maker:: G. & B. London

Mercury nitrogen-filled immersion thermometer

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Mercury nitrogen-filled immersion thermometer
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Mercury nitrogen-filled immersion thermometer, with brass collared sleeve, measuring in the range 20-230 degrees Fahrenheit, made by G. & B. London, and supplied by B. Black and Son Limited, London, 1950-1989

Details

Category:: Heat

Object Number:: 1997-1495

Materials:: mercury, glass, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and plaster

Measurements:: overall: 275 mm x 5 mm, 0.034kg

type:: mercury thermometer

credit:: British Gas plc

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