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Steam ship salinometer test pot.
A mid 19th century brass salinometer test pot used aboard Royal Navy steam-powered ships.
Height: 30 cm.
Diameter of base: 12.5 cm.
Salinometers were used to measure the proportion of salt in the boiled water in order to prevent the boilers salting up. If through boiling, the proportion of salt in the brine exceeded 2/32, the brine was blown off and new seawater admitted into the boiler. A test pot was used to collect and test the water with a hydrometer.
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
