Record

Reference NumberMIMM/2019-20-2
TitleHydrometer
Date1875-1925
Creator NameW. G. Edmonds & Co., Cork merchants and brass founders, fl. late 19th-mid 20th century
DescriptionWooden case with locking hooks at the front, lined with red silk and velvet. Contains an incomplete Sikes brass hydrometer set, missing two weights, and an ivory-based graduated thermometer embossed with the maker’s name. Donated by Maurice McAuliffe; originally belonged to Dr Denis McAuliffe of Fermoy, Co. Cork.
Extent11 parts (incomplete)
Dimensions200mm x 50mm x 100mm
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameHydrometer
TermWeights and Measures -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/6043Sikes; Bartholomew (1731-1803); excise officer1731-1803
DS/UK/6164W. G. Edmonds & Co.; fl. late 19th-mid 20th century; Cork merchants and brass foundersfl. late 19th-mid 20th century
DS/UK/5978McAuliffe; Denis; Physician
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