A RARE PORTABLE THERMOMETER BY C. TAGLIABUE, LONDON, CIRCA 1820
the mercury tube secured to silvered backplate engraved with Fahrenheit scale and noting levels for freezing, blood, fever etc., in fitted red leatherette case with suspension ring -- 8½in. (21.5cm.) overall
Sold for £174
Estimated at £200 - £300
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE PORTABLE THERMOMETER BY C. TAGLIABUE, LONDON, CIRCA 1820
the mercury tube secured to silvered backplate engraved with Fahrenheit scale and noting levels for freezing, blood, fever etc., in fitted red leatherette case with suspension ring -- 8½in. (21.5cm.) overall
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392
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