Closed wooden instrument case with two dark protective tubes and metal end caps.

W. Geissler & J.F. van Deene Amsterdam – Antique Alcohol Hydrometer Set, 1870/1885

€850,00 EUR
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Closed wooden instrument case with two dark protective tubes and metal end caps.
  • Closed wooden instrument case with two dark protective tubes and metal end caps.
  • Antique hydrometer set in an open blue-lined wooden case with two hydrometers, a thermometer, and documents.
  • Historic Dutch correction table for two hydrometers and a thermometer, with handwritten readings.
  • Paper label marked Inspectie Nijmegen and Post Nijmegen (binnendienst), listing the instrument numbers.
  • Close-up of two glass hydrometer bulbs resting in the blue-lined wooden case beside the thermometer.
  • Close-up of the paper scales and lettering on the antique glass hydrometers and thermometer.
  • Detail of historic maker inscriptions, dates, and numbered paper scales inside the glass instruments.
  • Closed wooden instrument case with two dark protective tubes and metal end caps.
  • Antique hydrometer set in an open blue-lined wooden case with two hydrometers, a thermometer, and documents.
  • Historic Dutch correction table for two hydrometers and a thermometer, with handwritten readings.
  • Paper label marked Inspectie Nijmegen and Post Nijmegen (binnendienst), listing the instrument numbers.
  • Close-up of two glass hydrometer bulbs resting in the blue-lined wooden case beside the thermometer.
  • Close-up of the paper scales and lettering on the antique glass hydrometers and thermometer.
  • Detail of historic maker inscriptions, dates, and numbered paper scales inside the glass instruments.
W. Geissler & J.F. van Deene Amsterdam – Antique Alcohol Hydrometer Set, 1870/1885

W. Geissler & J.F. van Deene Amsterdam – Antique Alcohol Hydrometer Set, 1870/1885

€850,00 EUR
A distinctive historic alcohol hydrometer set with two glass hydrometers and a thermometer, housed in a wooden case with a deep blue lining. Delicate paper scales, period inscriptions, and accompanying documents bring the world of 19th-century scientific instruments to life. According to the identification supplied by the seller, the set includes instruments by W. Geissler Amsterdam and J.F. van Deene Amsterdam, bearing the dates 1870 and 1885. The reported inscriptions include “Honderddeelige Areometer Temp 15° Celsius W. Geissler Amsterdam. 1870. N° 69. B.” and “J.F. van Deene, Rijksleverancier, Amsterdam. 1885 N° 365.” The decorative lettering on the paper scales gives the instruments a striking historical character. A surviving paper label reads “Inspectie: Nijmegen” and “Post: Nijmegen (binnendienst),” followed by “Vochtweger 1 no. 69B,” “Vochtweger 2 no. 69B,” and “Thermometer no. 365.” An accompanying correction table has separate sections for the hydrometers and thermometer. Together, these documents give the set a tangible administrative context. The seller identifies it as a Dutch excise-service set for alcohol measurements; its full service history has not been independently established. The set comes with two dark protective tubes with metal ends. According to the seller, these are the original wooden tubes and the case is solid oak. The combination of glass, paper, wood, and deep blue lining makes this an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of scientific instruments, distillery heritage, and taxation history, or a distinctive display piece for a study or office. CONTENTS AND DETAILS Two glass hydrometers, one thermometer, wooden case, two protective tubes, correction table, and paper identification label. Attributed makers: W. Geissler Amsterdam and J.F. van Deene Amsterdam. Reported dates: 1870 and 1885. Dimensions: 40 × 8 × 5 cm. Weight: 653 grams. CONDITION A historically used object with visible signs of age and use on the case, protective tubes, and paper documents. The documents show discoloration, folds, and uneven edges. Please examine all photographs carefully for the visible condition and included components. Precision has not been tested. Measurement accuracy, calibration, and functionality are not guaranteed. Offered as a historical collectible. Only one example of this product is available. Tracked shipping is charged separately.

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