{"product_id":"vintage-marine-stevenson-screen","title":"Vintage Marine Stevenson Screen","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage Marine Stevenson Screen\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice Vintage Marine Stevenson Screen, which would have formed part of an external weather station probably on a ship.  A Stevenson screen is used to protect meteorological instruments against rain and direct heat whilst allowing the air to freely circulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted white to reflect direct solar radiation, it is in fair condition with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint loss,\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epaint splashes and some loss of wood on the rear, and blemishes commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe metal plate on the roof is slightly loose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is also rust around the screws and nails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe haven't attempted to restore or repaint it as some people prefer the patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a double-louvred single screen with slanting boards and roof. The base is also louvered with a space to allow the air to circulate. It has two pieces of wood at the base and top of the screen which would be used to secure the box against a pole or wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior dimensions:  40 x 16.5 x 14 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior dimensions: 55 x 22.5 x 15 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Stevenson screen would have housed meteorological instruments to measure, for example, the minimum and maximum temperature, humidity, dew point and atmospheric pressure, using equipment such as a U-tube thermometer or hygrometer: not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect meteorological accessory for the garden or piece of shabby chic within the home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/meterological-weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003emeteorological and weather related ephemera. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40533396095125,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/IMG_4378.jpg?v=1625673494","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/vintage-marine-stevenson-screen","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}