Bottling thermometer
George Fowler, Lee & Co. Ltd
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass, mercury and paper
Measurements
15 mm (Diameter); 260 mm (Length)
Place of origin
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24202.5
Summary
Mercury thermometer, glass tube with paper scale sealed inside. Paper, marked with graduations and information about various temperature requirements. Maker's details on paper scale read, BOTTLING AND DAIRY THERMOMETER. / Geo. Fowler, Lee and Co., Ltd., Bottling Specialist, Queen's Road. READING.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
George Fowler, Lee & Co. Ltd, manufacturer