Lind type hand anemometer, 1855-1859
- maker:
- John Lilley & Son and
- James Lind
- modifier:
- William Snow Harris
Hand anemometer with wooden case, Lind type with Snow Harris modification, by John Lilley & Son, 9, London Street, London, 1855-1859. Lid of case fitted with thread to mount anemometer with separate magnetic compass.
Details
- Category:
- Meteorology
- Object Number:
- 1894-115
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, cork, ivory, mahogany (wood) and mica
- Measurements:
-
overall: 1.385kg
instrument mounted on case: 360 mm x 205 mm x 165 mm,
case: 80 mm x 205 mm x 165 mm,
- type:
- pressure-tube anemometer
- credit:
- Meteorological Office
