Ended 25 April 2023
Hydrometer With Weights & Beaker 15cm x 12cm x 6cm
Hydrometer With Weights & Beaker 15cm x 12cm x 6cm Hydrometer With Weights & Beaker 15cm x 12cm x 6cm
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Lot 155477

Hydrometer With Weights & Beaker 15cm x 12cm x 6cm

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Starting Bid£5
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Winning Bid £50
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Currency Estimate

EUR €61.84

Lot Information

Memorabilia

Scotland

Hydrometer Auction

Memorabilia Auction

Memorabilia Auction

Description

This lot contains an old unbranded brass hydrometer.

This device was originally invented by Bartholomew Sikes (died 1803), an officer in the employ of HM Excise who in the late 18th century who perfected it to measure the alcoholic content of a liquid by ascertaining the specific gravity.

This comes in a velvet lined wooden box, measuring approximately 15cm x 12cm x 6cm and contains a hydrometer, approximately 11.5cm in length, a glass beaker, approximately 12.5cm tall, a set of weights, and a tiny magnifying glass.

This Hydrometer sold at our online auction for £50

Condition

Please see images for condition. Note general wear and damage to the box.

The Whisky.Auction team has inspected this lot and found it to be suitable for sale. However, please note the absence of a condition statement does not imply that this lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

Approx. shipping weight

1.50kg
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