The author, Robert Farquharson of Finzean (1836 - 1819), a doctor, was MP for West Aberdeenshire and Laird of Finzean. Finzean is near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire.
Black plastic cone shaped item with 2 telescope ends and a window with a scale from 800 to 1250 degrees Celsius in 5 degree divisions labelled every 50. Complete with cables and housed in original leather case.
Black conical shaped plastic casing with window showing temperature scale ranging from 800 to 1250 degrees Celsius. Also through window can be seen UK patent number; "636544", the US patent number; "2750837" and the German "patent pending" notice.…
An adjustable horseshoe, used by the farrier to spread a contracted hoof. The horse-shoe is hinged at the toe so that when fitted it allows the foot to spread out, encouraging it to become broader as the horse walks on it over a period.