Thermometer, maximum, mercury

Description

Mercury maximum thermometer, on a ceramic scale, by J.M. Bryson of Edinburgh, late 19th century

Museum reference

T.1983.140

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Thermometer, maximum, mercury

Production information

Bryson, James Mackay, 1824 - 1894
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

Late 19th century

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Mercury

Physical description

Mercury in glass, ceramic scale

Exhibitions

• Scotland Creates: Museum nan Eilean, Sgoil Lionacleit (01 Jul 2013 - 29 Sep 2013)
  Museum nan Eilean: Sgoil Lionacleit