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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Antique Number: SA948515
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 49.5cm (19.5inches)Width is 14cm (5.5inches)Depth is 14cm (5.5inches)
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