Oatbeard Hygrometer

Oatbeard hygrometer in turned ivory case with glass inner top.
(The lid will not screw off but the base has come away)

Pointed over a scale 30 - 0 - 30
Dry Damp

Object Details

ID: NAV0814
Type: Hygrometer
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Elser
Date made: circa 1830
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 18 mm; Diameter: 38 mm
Parts: Oatbeard Hygrometer
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