Objects of Desire
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Lot 130
Mason's Hygrometer
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
Mason's Hygrometer, 20th Century
U-shaped wet and dry bulb thermometer, also known as a Mason's hygrometer based on Sir John Leslie's differential air thermometer, for measuring temperature and humidity.
H: 16 3/4 W: 4 13/16 D: 2 1/2 in.
American Journal of Physics, Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 13-17 (1954).
Wood separation between blocks at base. Loss to paint on glass bulb. Grime and wear commensurate with use.
U-shaped wet and dry bulb thermometer, also known as a Mason's hygrometer based on Sir John Leslie's differential air thermometer, for measuring temperature and humidity.
H: 16 3/4 W: 4 13/16 D: 2 1/2 in.
American Journal of Physics, Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 13-17 (1954).
Condition
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.
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