Thermometer
Brannan
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass and mercury
Measurements
5 x 200 x 10 mm
Place of origin
England
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Tredegar, Newport
NT 1551109
Summary
Thermometer. A fruit bottling thermometer by Brannan. Nitrogen filled and with a mercury column made of glass with one bulbous end for immersion in a liquid.
Provenance
Part of the original collection of Tredegar House acquired by the Morgan family prior to 1951 to furnish the property. Acquired by Newport City Council from 1974-2012. On loan, with Tredegar House, from Newport City Council to the National Trust. In March 2012 the National Trust took over the management of Tredegar House with its contents and its 90 acres of gardens and parkland, from Newport City Council for a period of 50 years.
Marks and inscriptions
Side: 20 - 40o FAHRENHEIT MADE IN ENGLAND BRANNAN NITROGEN FILLED TOTAL IMMERSION
Makers and roles
Brannan, manufacturer