---- A lovely Victorian brass-cased hygrometer, or damp detector ,
A mid to late Victorian brass-cased pocket hygrometer, or damp detector, 1.5 inch (3.8 cms) in diameter, by an unknown maker. In lovely condition, working, in its original velvet lined morocco case with brass hook-and-eye catch and hinge. Pocket damp-detectors from the Victorian period and earlier are particularly hard to find. Amongst their other uses was enabling travellers to test for damp bedding in lodging houses. (Book ref. misc-111) £145.00
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| Contact: | Michael Cole |
| Address: | 7 Pulleyn Drive,
York,
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