**Originally Listed At $200**
Northwestern Europe, England, London, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wooden, brass, glass, and mercury thermometer for Fahrenheit measurements. The brass plate is engraved with the temperature increments and the place of manufacture. The manufacturer, C.E. Halls, was established in 1867 and prided itself as a supplier of ship's lamps, binnacles, compasses, and thermometers. The glass bulb of mercury is riveted to the brass plate, and all is mounted in a polished wooden frame with a suspension loop the top. This device still reads and registers temperature accurately! Size: 14" L x 3.125" W (35.6 cm x 7.9 cm)
Provenance: private J. P. collection, Rye, Colorado, USA; ex-Bill Buffinger collection, Hollywood, California, USA, before 2010
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Condition
Minor scuffs to wood. Glass containing mercury is intact. Scratches to verso of wood. Patina on brass areas. Marks are clear and legible. Still works! Iron tab on verso for suspension.