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What is a Campbell-Stokes used for?
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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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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