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Thermometer, spirit

Description

Domestic spirit thermometer, in protective glass tube, signed by Balthazar Knie of Edinburgh, c. 1800

Museum reference

T.1986.526

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Thermometer, spirit

Production information

Knie, Balthazar, 1743 - 1817
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1800

Materials

Glass, Ivory, Spirit, Brass

Physical description

Brass, ivory / glass, brass

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