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Instrument - Mercury Barometer and Thermometer, A.L. Franklin, Early twentieth century

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Physical description

A Fortin style mercury barometer from well-known Australian instrument maker, A.L.Franklin. The column of mercury is supported by the pressure of air on the free surface of the mercury in the cistern at the bottom. Its level can be adjusted to a datum using the screw at the bottom and then the height of the column can be accurately read off using a vernier scale at the top. Attached to a backing timber board with a thermometer. Thermometer made by Townson and Mercer. Metal vertical hanging eyelet.

Inscriptions & markings

A.L.Franklin, established 1919, scientific instrument makers, Brookvale, NSW; A.L Franklin Sydney No. 457; Townson and Mercer Distributors Pty Ltd throughout Aust and NZ.;

Subjects

Identifier

B24.0112

Date made

Early twentieth century

Manufacturer

A.L. Franklin

Manufacturer

Townson and Mercer Distributors Pty Ltd

Languages

English

Materials

Mercury, Brass, Coated steel, Timber, aluminium, Glass

Measurements

Length: 113 centimetres, Width: 9 centimetres

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Accessed 22 December 2024

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