Sikes Hydrometer, Serial # 1651 Owner: J.S. Donovan Complete Standard Sikes Hydrometer Kit 10 weights (9 shaft weights, 1 calibration cap), 1 float, 1 thermometer, 1 case. Maker : Buss (The actual Ivory inlay on this case is actually completely worn down and there is no discernible imprint. However, since it is of Buss manufacture, the imprinting probably resembled the Buss imprint shown below.) BUSS Nation Garden LONDON Maker to the REVENUE of the UNITED KINGDOM

The Weights 10 weights, a complete set, each with Serial number 1651 clearly stamped. Click on the image for a large, full detail picture.

The Float The shaft is marked with 10 main increments ranging from 0 to 10, with 4 side markers between each main marker, for a 0.2 accuracy between marks. Every mark is readable. The side of the top shaft contains the Hydrometer's serial number stamp of 1651, with the calibration mark P on the reverse side.

The Thermometer The thermometer measures degrees Fahrenheit from 25 degrees to 105 degrees. This is a mercury thermometer, with an ivory back and very solid protection attachments. The ivory on this piece is in terrific condition, and the backside printing is very unique. This thermometer is in working condition and at the time the scan was taken, if you look close enough at the detail picture you can see it is reading 75 1/2 degrees. Click on either image to see a large, full detail picture. Back to JD's Collection Page