Sikes Hydrometer In Wooden Case (Pre 1855)
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Lot number: 421685
Winning bid: £60
The purpose of a hydrometer is to determine the specific gravity of a liquid. From this it is often possible to determine the composition or strength of the liquid. The Sikes hydrometer was, for very many years, the standard means of determining the alcohol content of spirits and hence the duty payable.
Please note there is no whisky in this lot.
Featured in The 42nd Auction, ended October 5, 2014
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