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Air Velometer, made by Casella of London, 1889

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A velometer for testing airflow in colliery workings was essential to ensure proper ventilation in collieries. The print on the dial reads 'Colliery Air Meter No. 526'. A paper label pasted inside the storage box reads 'Morgan H. Thomas, Birchgrove, Nov 26 1889'.

L. Casella was a well-known maker of scientific instruments of all kinds in London during the second half of the 19th century.

Owner:
Swansea Museum
Creator:
L. Casella, London
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Swansea Museum
Copyright Details:
Swansea Museum 2002
Publisher Ref:
GTJ70711
Item uploaded:
20/1/2010
Date originally created:
26/11/1889
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