Thermometer
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Plastic and mercury
Measurements
285 mm (H); 64 mm (W)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27028
Summary
Mercury filled green plastic maximum-minimum thermometer mounted on a black plastic backing. White markings on the left range from -40 to +50 degrees centigrade. These markings are reversed on the right. There are additional markings in Farhenheit. Markings below the mercury tubes read; MIN / MAX.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.