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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
Set of SIX Ceramic Wall Tiles 6 inches Square hand painted flowers, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
The tiles were made by The Campbell Tile Co. of Stoke
Category
Early 20th Century British Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Minton’s Art Pottery Studio Kensington Gore Hand-Painted Charger
By Minton
Located in Cincinnati, OH
in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire England. Colin Minton Campbell, descendant of founder Thomas Minton
Category
Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Aesthetic Movement Pottery
Materials
Pottery
