Signedon the top of plate: B. Cermenati / Salem
Inscribedon plate, script: Andrew Nichols
FunctionAn atmospheric thermometer with a relatively broad scale. Could probably be used also to measure the temperature of heated liquids by taking it off its mount.
Historical AttributesWas owned by Andrew Nichols (1837-1921), a descendant of Edward Holyoke, former President of Harvard University.
ProvenanceFrom Andrew Nathan Nichols, a descendant of Edward Holyoke, former President of Harvard University.