Patent Model - Improvement in Measuring-Funnels

Maker and role
G. Massey, Patentee
Production date
May 25 1869
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Object detail

Media/Materials
Brass, wood
Measurements
8 x 6 1/2" (20.3 x 16.5cm)
Description
Massey's patent "relates to a new and improved liquid-measuring funnel, and consists in indicating the quantity on a wheel, revolved by either a coiled spring or weight, and by a float, which rises with the liquid, and also in a valve on the bottom of the funnel, which is opened and closed from the top of the funnel..." He said the advantage to this improvement is that "for retailing liquids, it will not only save much valuable time, but prevent waste." (Patent Number 90,457)
Object number
2015.14.1023a,b
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Yes
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