Description
Mid 19th century Sikes S HYDROMETER, LOFTUS, 6 Beaufoy Street, London.
**REDUCED** from £50 to £30. Must go.
This is a mid 19th century Sikes hydrometer complete set in excellent condition.
The weights are all individually marked with the makers name 'LOFTUS' & the serial number 13704, the same number is also engraved on the hydrometer float itself, as is the makers name & address, showing this set to be completely original and complete.
The bone backed mercury thermometer also carries the makers name & address and is in good working order with no gaps in the mercury line.
Housed in a beautiful mahogany case with a red silk lining and velvet pad which are both in good condition, with partial deterioration of the lid silk.
The polished case lid has an inset cartouche which reads, ' SIKE'S HYDROMETER, LOFTUS, 6 BEAUFOY TERRACE, LONDON'
It measures 200mm x 95mm and is just over 50mm in height.