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What is a Campbell-Stokes used for?

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What is a Campbell-Stokes used for?
A Campbell-Stokes recorder is a type of sunshine recorder or heliograph. It’s used to measure the amount of sunlight at a given location. First developed in the mid-19th century, antique examples are often sought after by collectors. Shop sunshine recorders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder by Casella & Co of London
By Casella
Located in London, GB
A mid twentieth century Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder, by Casella & Co, London. Pattern: Mk
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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Sunshine Recorder by Casella of London
Located in London, GB
A Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder, attributed to Casella & Co, circa 1910.   Mounted on a later
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Campbell Tile Co Terracotta Tile
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique terracotta glazed tile by Campbell Tile Co, Stoke on Trent. Dating to circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique Glazed Terracotta Tile by Campbell Tile Co
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique glazed terracotta tile by Campbell Tile Co, Stoke on Trent. Dating to circa 1880, this
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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