{"product_id":"1930s-rototherm-wall-hanging-thermometer-in-an-art-deco-wood-case","title":"1930s Rototherm Wall Hanging Thermometer In An Art Deco Wood Case","description":"\u003ch1 data-buy-box-listing-title=\"\" data-listing-id=\"770247821\" class=\"mb-xs-2 normal break-word\"\u003e1930s Rototherm Wall Hanging Thermometer In An Art Deco Wood Case\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely 1930s Rototherm Wall Hanging Thermometer In An Art Deco Wood Case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a brass coloured face, with an easy to read dial showing the Fahrenheit ‘freezing point’ temperature of 32 ºF, and measures from 0 to 120 ºF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by the British Rototherm Co. Ltd, London, England, British Patent Number 378314: patent dating to 1932.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA ‘must have’ item for the man cave, she den, study or office. It measures temperature in Fahrenheit and is encased in a Wood moulding with a metal back, allowing it to display nicely on the wall or leaning on the mantelpiece: (It is not freestanding).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bimetallic thermometer is in pretty good working order. The wood has some scuffs and blemishes which might benefit from being stripped and polished: I've not been tempted to do this as some people prefer to see the patina. The brass coloured face is in pretty good condition with a few minor blemishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 8.4cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 12.4cm (5\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight : 3cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter of thermometer face: 6.5cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNB: The images are taken with and without flash, hence the colour differences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/meterological-weather\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emeteorological and weather equipment.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBimetallic Thermometer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRototherm invented the bimetallic thermometer in 1934. The thermometer has a metal pointer that moves up and down a circular scale. The pointer is mounted on a coiled piece of metal called a bimetallic strip. The hotter the temperature, the more the bimetallic strip expands, and the more it pushes the pointer up the scale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rototherm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54797839597943,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/1930s_Rototherm_Wall_Hanging_Thermometer_In_An_Art_Deco_Wood_Case_2.jpg?v=1733328999","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1930s-rototherm-wall-hanging-thermometer-in-an-art-deco-wood-case","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}