Fascinating and comprehensive rain measurement device
Displaying a desirable aged patina – finely weathered with age
Patinated copper shows bright amber and verdigris hues
Aged glass bottle graced with characterful mottled appearance
In five parts, with the funnel, main cylinder, internal reservoir, glass bottle and measuring tube
Sitting atop the main cylinder, the funnel engraved ‘Rain Gauge 5″ with HH & P, London’ makers mark
Internal reservoir in copper dressed with a small carry handle
Glass bottle marked ‘E 40’ to the base
Later measuring tube by PSL with a diameter of 5″
Scale etched to glass from 0 to 50
Glass tube in very good order, replete with storage box
Associated rain measuring sheets supplied
This antique pluviometer set or rain recorder is a superb example of Victorian weather measuring equipment, graced with appealing patination and colour. Delivered polished ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 14cm (5.5”)
Max Depth: 14cm (5.5”)
Max Height: 49.5cm (19.5”)
Tube Gauge Width: 4.5cm (1.75”)
Tube Gauge Depth: 4.5cm (1.75”)
Tube Gauge Height: 30cm (11.75”)
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About This Piece
Vintage Design
Fascinating and comprehensive rain measurement device
Displaying a desirable aged patina – finely weathered with age
Patinated copper shows bright amber and verdigris hues
Aged glass bottle graced with characterful mottled appearance
In five parts, with the funnel, main cylinder, internal reservoir, glass bottle and measuring tube
Sitting atop the main cylinder, the funnel engraved ‘Rain Gauge 5″ with HH & P, London’ makers mark
Internal reservoir in copper dressed with a small carry handle
Glass bottle marked ‘E 40’ to the base
Later measuring tube by PSL with a diameter of 5″
Scale etched to glass from 0 to 50
Glass tube in very good order, replete with storage box
Associated rain measuring sheets supplied
This antique pluviometer set or rain recorder is a superb example of Victorian weather measuring equipment, graced with appealing patination and colour. Delivered polished ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 14cm (5.5”)
Max Depth: 14cm (5.5”)
Max Height: 49.5cm (19.5”)
Tube Gauge Width: 4.5cm (1.75”)
Tube Gauge Depth: 4.5cm (1.75”)
Tube Gauge Height: 30cm (11.75”)
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| Design Period | 1890 to 1919 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1900 |
| Production Period | 1890 to 1919 |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Style | Victorian |
| Detailed Condition | Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. |
| Restoration and Damage Details | Light wear consistent with age and use, Presented in very good antique condition. |
| Product Code | KTO-1480528 |
| Materials | Copper, Glass |
| Color | Brown |
| Width | 14 cm 5.5 inch |
| Depth | 14 cm 5.5 inch |
| Height | 50 cm 19.5 inch |



































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