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victorian sikes hydrometer

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SA1221954

Victorian Sikes Hydrometer

£85    $114    €100
Item Number: SA1221954
Date of manufacture: Victorian
Current Status: For sale
Seller: In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Description

A good example of a Victorian Hydrometer, used to measure and regulate the alcohol content in drinks. The set comes with its original brass float and 8 graduated weights. It also comes with its original thermometer and proof measuring ruler.
The float is stamped "BUSS 33 Hatton Garden London. SIKES 38244". Each of the weights are also stamped with the same number. The ruler and the thermometer are both stamped "BUSS". "with their weight and '4773'. The thermometer is marked "Hughes & Son. 59 Fenchurch St. London".
The whole set comes in its original mahogany box with fitted lined interior. The box has a lovely rich patina and there is an inset plaque in the centre of the lid which reads "Sikes' Hydrometer. BUSS 33 Hatton Garden London. Maker to the Revenue of the United Kingdom"
It is a good example of a high quality set and it is in good condition for its age. Unfortunately the end of the thermometer is broken but there are no other major damages. There are signs of age and use, some tarnishing and minor marks but nothing detrimental. The box has a few marks and old stains but the interior is clean and tidy and it displays well.
Approximate Measurements (box) :
Height : 2" / 5cm
Width : 10" / 25cm
Depth : 4 1/4" / 11cm
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Declaration

This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as Victorian.


Dimensions

Height = 5 cm (2.0")
Width = 25 cm (9.8")
Depth = 11 cm (4.3")


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