Hydrometer - Wood

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Description from the seller

Beautiful and authentic Sikes Hydrometer, a historic measuring instrument used for determining the alcohol percentage (proof strength), particularly in British taxation and distilling practice.

This set is complete and comes in the original wooden measuring case with velvet (purple/red) lining.

Thermometer and scale ruler are intact!

Additionally, the original and rare booklet with tables is present:

“Sikes’s Hydrometer & Table”
Second edition, printed in London, 1824

Beautiful and authentic Sikes Hydrometer, a historic measuring instrument used for determining the alcohol percentage (proof strength), particularly in British taxation and distilling practice.

This set is complete and comes in the original wooden measuring case with velvet (purple/red) lining.

Thermometer and scale ruler are intact!

Additionally, the original and rare booklet with tables is present:

“Sikes’s Hydrometer & Table”
Second edition, printed in London, 1824

Details

Era
1400-1900
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
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Depth
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Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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