Details for object type: BAROMETER
An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure by its effects on mercury in a glass tube. It can also be used to measure altitude and depth and is especially used for predicting the weather.
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Record: DUR-28D18E
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Description: An incomplete early medieval silver penny …
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Record: SUR-2574D6
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: IRON AGE
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Record: WMID-24A0DF
Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
Description: A complete Post Medieval half groat of Cha…
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Record: SUR-247D1B
Object type: TOY
Broadperiod: MODERN
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