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Short & Mason Anemometer

Accession Number

1203.2015.1

Object Name

Short & Mason Anemometer

Created

07/01/2015

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

07/01/2015

Brief Description

Anemometer and correction sheet in a leather case with carrying handle.

Materials

metal, glass, leather

Dimensions

box - 10.5(l) x 8(w) x9(h) cms

Number Of Objects

4

Inscription Description

On face "SHORT & MASON LONDON MADE IN ENGLAND 200-3000 F.P.M

Colour

brown, silver

Maker

Short & Mason

Object Production Place

London, England

Provenance

We are a little embarrassed about this little fella. He arrived in the post with the wrapping in a very poor state which meant we couldn't read the sender's address and as there was no note inside we've been unable to write and thank the sender. So thank you if you are out there reading this and please get in touch.
Anemometers measure windspeed and this particular type was designed, not for the mountains but for:
"obtaining the velocity of currents of air ducts, mines, flues of furnaces etc. by means of a windmill, the revolutions of which are indicated on a dial."
Not the sort of thing you would carry around in your rucksack, perhaps, though windspeeds are fairly crucial to mountaineers - there are pocket versions as well.
We'll slot this little gem into our 'antiques' section as it seems to date from the early 1900's - an excellent little curio to complement the collection.

Acquisition Date

07/01/2015

Condition Check Date

07/01/2015

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

07/01/2015

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