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Antique Pluviometer Set, English, Copper, Meteorological, Rain Gauge, Victorian

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This is an antique pluviometer set. An English, copper and glass meteorological rain gauge, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900. Fascinating and comprehensive rain measurement device Displaying a desirable aged patina - finely weathered with age Patinated copper shows bright amber and verdigris hues Aged glass bottle graced with characterful mottled appearance In five parts, with the funnel, main cylinder, internal reservoir, glass bottle and measuring tube Sitting atop the main cylinder, the funnel engraved 'Rain Gauge 5" with HH & P, London' makers mark Internal reservoir in copper dressed with a small carry handle Glass bottle marked 'E 40' to the base Later measuring tube by PSL with a diameter of 5" Scale etched to glass from 0 to 50 Glass tube in very good order, replete with storage box Associated rain measuring sheets supplied This antique pluviometer set or rain recorder is a superb example of Victorian weather measuring equipment, graced with appealing patination and colour. Delivered polished ready for the home. Dimensions: Max Width: 14cm (5.5'') Max Depth: 14cm (5.5'') Max Height: 49.5cm (19.5'') Tube Gauge Width: 4.5cm (1.75'') Tube Gauge Depth: 4.5cm (1.75'') Tube Gauge Height: 30cm (11.75'').
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.49 in (49.5 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.87721stDibs: LU2645331660712
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