Antique Customs & Excise Saccharometer/Hydrometer In Mohagany Case~British

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Antique Customs & And Excise Saccharometer/Hydrometer In Mohagany Case~British. This a rare and intricate scientific tool. All original and in nice vintage condition. It was used by The British Royal Crowns customs agents to measure original gravity of liquids prior to fermentation, helping estimate the alcohol content when sugars were fermented. This allowed for accuracy in taxation. Each weight is marked with its corresponding value. The case is marked “ER” and “4324”. The number was for control or inventory purposes, the ER was for not the present Queen, but for King Edward VII, who reigned from 1901-1910, thus dating this instrument. The box is straight and closes nicely. The hasps work as intended. As with all of the few I have found to have sold online the last 20 years, the glass thermometer is missing. Pretty cool piece of history, and very difficult to find. Thanks for looking and I’m glad to answer any questions you may have. Payment is required within 24 hours.