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Somerset, UKRichard Twort
Victorian Damp Meters
REF: LA161381
£65
€75
$87
LoveAntiques Dealersince Oct 2018Approved item291 sales by dealer
LoveAntiques Dealersince Oct 2018Approved item291 sales by dealer
Description
Charming collection of Victorian damp meters. Two are unsigned and come with original morocco cases and the smaller one is by Dolland. These instruments were very popular in the 19th century and often used by travellers who could check if the bed in their lodgings or hotel had been properly aired and not damp. £65 each or £175 for the collection of all three.
measurements
Diameter:
40 MM
declaration
Richard Twort has clarified that the Victorian Damp Meters (LA161381) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1870
condition
Very good for age
additional info
Material:
-
Origin:
-
Date of Manufacture:
c.1870
location
This Victorian Damp Meters is located in Somerset, United Kingdom
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