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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

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A full description of the Great Reform Meeting held at the Links on 18th May 1832.

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The only illustration of the Great Reform Meeting held at Aberdeen Links on the Broadhill, a common meeting ground.

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This Tory, anti-Bannerman election poster refers to characters by Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott amongst others in an attempt to belittle the Whig supporters.

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Model of a granary in wood, painted, with figures of scribes and workmen. From a tomb at Beni Hasan

Graham's deadbeat escapement model. Brass model of an escapement consisting of a 60 second clock face behind which is a toothed wheel which is struck alternately by the ends of a curved brass arm connected to a spindle. The spindle would have a pendulum attached to it.
Brass and wooden model of escapement with 60 second face. Pendulum ( ABDNP200022b ) fits on rear. Holes on right of base probably for small pulley wheel, now missing. Dial marked in seconds and labelled every 10 seconds. Escapement wheel 152 mm…

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