Bath water thermometer
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, glass, mercury and ceramic
Measurements
48 mm (Width); 260 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 28194
Summary
Bath water thermometer - Mercury thermometer in a ceramic surround within a semi-circular rusted metal case. The thermometer is labelled; Dr. FORBES'S / SPECIFICATIONS / Fahrenheit scale 15 degrees to 150 degrees / HOT BATH / TEPID BATH / TEMP BATH / COOL BATH / COLD BATH / FREEZING . Metal ring attached to top to suspend thermometer.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.