Pressure gauge
Bradford and Perkins Ltd
Category
Technological items
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, steel and glass.
Measurements
265 x 220 x 45 mm; 125 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Peterborough
Collection
Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700648
Summary
Pressure gauge. A pressure gauge with scale 0-40 lb/sq.in and red operating mark at 30 lb/sq.in. The gauge is in a glazed brass case with a screwed spigot below to which is attached a black tube with a u-bend. The dial is white with black markings and the needle is in the form of an arrow. The case is flanged and has three holes for attachment.
Marks and inscriptions
On dial: BOURDON'S PATENT / PRESSURE GAUGE / LBS PER [square symbol] " On dial: BRADFORD & PERKINS LTD. / PETERBOROUGH Around the dial: 0 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 40
Makers and roles
Bradford and Perkins Ltd , maker