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Object number
W-281
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Classification
Hydrostatic
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Object name
Measuring Instrument
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Title
Hydrometer: Sikes'
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Creator
Unidentified
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Description
Spherical brass float ballast hanging below and ruler above. Nine disk-shaped weights to add ballast. One small brass cap. Thermometer (replacement) with cord to hang it from. Velvet-lined box.
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Inscription/Sig.
Hydrometer: No 4704/Sike's/51o; Thermometer: "W.Reeves London" (recto), "N41" (verso); Case Top: "Sikes' Hydrometer/adjusted by/W.R. Loftus, Ltd./18, Tottenham Court Rd.,/London"; Case Bottom: "23-5/18, Tottenham Court Road, London, W./Date 25th May 1943./We have this day adjusted and verified...W.P. Loftus, Ltd." other parts: see notes
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Period
1943
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Material
brass, ivory, wood, glass, paper
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Place Of Prod.
England
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Dimensions
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3.5 |
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3.5 |
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