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Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Desk Stand Fluid Thermometer by H. Matthews

$599.07
£445.97
€500
CA$820.58
A$912.66
CHF 476.56
MX$11,106.13
NOK 6,086.45
SEK 5,708.02
DKK 3,806.33
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About the Item

Beautiful antique Victorian thermometer. The front is made of sterling silver. This is marked with the hallmarks of Birmingham 1887 (year letter N) and the maker H. Matthews. This English maker produced a wide variety of silverware in the late 19th Century. This is a liquid thermometer, the glass tube is filled with a colored liquid with alcohol. The frame is made of wood, covered with a red fabric, this fabric is somewhat worn. The scale is etched on a copper plate with the markings. It's a desk thermometer. In good condition.
  • Creator:
    H. Matthews (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1887
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Casteren, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4904227827682

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