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19th Century Sikes Hydrometer Set
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Sikes Hydrometer Set

19th century
Description

19th century sikes hydrometer set circa 1890.

Good quality presented in a fruitwood box, with brass catches.

Labelled on the cartouche ' sike's hydrometer' and a 56 stamford street london england address.  these instruments where used to measure the alcohol content in liquid.   complete with weights and float.  no thermometer.

Good decorative item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.3cm (2.48")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Sikes Hydrometer Set to the 19th Century.

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SA948417
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EA3039
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Description
19th century sikes hydrometer set circa 1890.

Good quality presented in a fruitwood box, with brass catches.

Labelled on the cartouche ' sike's hydrometer' and a 56 stamford street london england address.  these instruments where used to measure the alcohol content in liquid.   complete with weights and float.  no thermometer.

Good decorative item.

Height
6.3cm (2.48")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Sikes Hydrometer Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA948417
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3039
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A rectangular Victorian mahogany wooden box with dual brass latches and an inlaid ivory-coloured makers plaque on the top lid.

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
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73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany wooden box with dual brass latches and an inlaid ivory-coloured makers plaque on the top lid.
19TH CENTURY SIKES HYDROMETER SET
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany wooden box with dual brass latches and an inlaid ivory-coloured makers plaque on the top lid.
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FAQs

A Sikes hydrometer is a specialized scientific instrument created in the early 19th century to determine the alcoholic strength of spirits for taxation and customs purposes.

These sets were typically crafted with precision brass or silver-plated hydrometer components, housed within fitted mahogany or rosewood cases lined with velvet, often featuring bone or ivory inset plaques.

Authentic sets feature maker marks from recognised London instrument makers engraved on the plaque or brass components, hand-engraved weight numbers, and dovetail joinery on the timber case.

Place the cased instrument flat or slightly open on a dark wood bookshelf, side table, or desk alongside leather-bound books and understated brass objects to complement a classic decor scheme.

Keep the timber box in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight, dust the exterior with a microfiber cloth, and avoid using harsh metal polishes on aged brass fittings.
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