Exeter, Devon
Details
- Dimensions
- 5.5ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 49.5ʺH
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Copper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less
- Description
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Our Stock # 18.8772
This is an antique pluviometer set. An English, copper and glass meteorological rain gauge, dating to … more Our Stock # 18.8772
This is an antique pluviometer set. An English, copper and glass meteorological rain gauge, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900.
Fascinating and comprehensive rain measurement device
Displaying a desirable aged patina - finely weathered with age
Patinated copper shows bright amber and verdigris hues
Aged glass bottle graced with characterful mottled appearance
In five parts, with the funnel, main cylinder, internal reservoir, glass bottle and measuring tube
Sitting atop the main cylinder, the funnel engraved 'Rain Gauge 5" with HH & P, London' makers mark
Internal reservoir in copper dressed with a small carry handle
Glass bottle marked 'E 40' to the base
Later measuring tube by PSL with a diameter of 5"
Scale etched to glass from 0 to 50
Glass tube in very good order, replete with storage box
Associated rain measuring sheets supplied
This antique pluviometer set or rain recorder is a superb example of Victorian weather measuring equipment, graced with appealing patination and colour. Delivered polished ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 14cm (5.5'')
Max Depth: 14cm (5.5'')
Max Height: 49.5cm (19.5'')
Tube Gauge Width: 4.5cm (1.75'')
Tube Gauge Depth: 4.5cm (1.75'')
Tube Gauge Height: 30cm (11.75'')
Dimensions:
Max Width: 14cm (5.5'')
Max Depth: 14cm (5.5'')
Max Height: 49.5cm (19.5'')
Tube Gauge Width: 4.5cm (1.75'')
Tube Gauge Depth: 4.5cm (1.75'')
Tube Gauge Height: 30cm (11.75'')
Dimensions:
Max Width: 14cm (5.5'')
Max Depth: 14cm (5.5'')
Max Height: 49.5cm (19.5'')
Tube Gauge Width: 4.5cm (1.75'')
Tube Gauge Depth: 4.5cm (1.75'')
Tube Gauge Height: 30cm (11.75'')
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Our Ref: 18.8772 less
Exeter, Devon
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