2 brass plates with cogs in between. They are all connected and move together but one end moves more freely that the other. On the looser end, there is a metal device that moves a hand outside the plates. On the stiff end there is a cord connected…
Maximum thermometer on brass stand. Hollow T end piece with hole to central column. Calibration -40 to 120. Two additional numbers shown on stem: No. 100845; second number with symbol 14770