Immisch patent skin thermometer, circa 1890.
The one inch diameter, engine engraved silver dial with blued steel pointer marked
MAYER & MELTZER LONDON PATENT
Hand painted red and black scales in Fahrenheit and Centigrade, 98.4 F marked with a black arrow
German born Moritz Immisch was a well known clinical instrument maker and obtained the patent for this small, watch-shaped thermometer in 1881.
Unmarked solid sterling silver pocket watch style case with original fancy chain and ring.
In good working order, quickly responds and is accurate.
In very good sound condition, noting insignificant dents to the case edge
Case diameter 28mm gross weight 11.8 grams
Similar instruments were also marked by S.Maw and Pillischer
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Internal Reference: 240508
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1067581
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 4cm (1.6inches)Width is 2.8cm (1.1inches)Depth is 1cm (0.4inches)
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