Accession No

3072

Brief Description

register discs for wheel barometer and thermometer, by J. H. Steward, English, 1900 (c)

Origin

England; London; 406 Strand; 457 West Strand; 7 Gracechurch Street

Maker

J. H. Steward

Class

meteorology

Earliest Date

1900

Latest Date

1900

Inscription Date

Material

ceramic (porcelain)

Dimensions

diameter 208mm

Special Collection

Steward collection

Provenance

Collection purchased from member of the Steward family, 1974.

Inscription

‘FALLS FOR STORMS OR RAIN’
‘RISES FOR FAIR OR DRY’
‘J H STEWARD
406 STRAND 457 WEST STRAND & 7 GRACECHURCH STREET LONDON’
‘S’

Description Notes

Two porcelain discs. Central aperture. Graduated 28-31 inches by 10. and 10-0-50o Centigrade and 10-120o Fahrenheit.

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