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$8.85 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Milton, United States Syke's Hydrometer 68221 In Box - Hatton Garden, London Antique
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$27.51 Shipping Condition: Used Location: United Kingdom
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$16.59 Shipping Condition: Used Location: KEIGHLEY, United Kingdom i000000. Vintage Mahogany Cased SIKES HYDROMETER& Accessories T BEDWELL. London Old Tool Click Images to Enlarge Italian bidders please note that ... morewe only ship to Italy using Signed For Service unless at your own risk. Please see payment& shipping details below. You are bidding on a superb example of a vintage Mahogany Cased SIKES HYDROMETER& Accessories by T BEDWELL of London in very good condition. Even has the last inspection slip by Blakes of Hatton Garden. Main body has sdripted makers marks to the edge Easily the nicest example of this instrument that I have ever had. The case has a round edged top with a rectangular white material label as shown. Showing the retailer LUMLEY& Co as shown. Inlaid stringing to case li d also. Catches and hinges are all good. The lid lining is also nice as shown. The instrument itself is in perfect order and I have not attempted any cleaning; all the weights are present and all have same serial number 188 so not a made up set as often happens. The temperature instrument is present and is white material mounted. A very nice example of this type of instrument. Not to be confused with the many sub standard offerings usually seen. Payment must be by cleared personal cheque. Postal order or bankers draft or PayPal. Electronic or online transfers are also OK, contact me for account details. Paypal is ONLY METHOD OF PAYMENT for international buyers. Payment should be made within 7 days of winning the item. I can be contacted on my mobile: 07774-773414 if there are any queries. PLEASE READ MY TERMS& CONDITIONS CAREFULLY 1) Please pay for all items within seven days of winning the bid. 2) I prefer payment by UK cheque or postal order but will accept PAYPAL. 3) I do NOT accept Non-UK cheques or bankers drafts. 4) Overseas bidders must CAREFULLY check the shipping costs or contact me for that information BEFORE bidding on an item as some heavier items can be VERY expensive to ship from the UK. 5) Overseas bidders please wait for my invoice before paying. 6) UK bidders
$28.26 Shipping Condition: Used Location: SKELMERSDALE, United Kingdom The kit contains only the brass weights stamped 60 & 70 and has the original round barrel weight. All have a serial number of 9404. Every weight is engraved ... more"WL”. The main brass float is graduated 0-10.
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Free Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Fairfield, United States GE_Item_ID:133830097;. Format Paperback.
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$23.04 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Melbourne, Australia MAKERS AND DISTRIBUTORS DETAILS LABELLED ON FRONT OF BOX.
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19 Century Sykes Hydrometer for Wine or Alcohol Measurement in a Rosewood Case
Listed is a beautiful brass hydrometer to test alcohol content in making wine. Beer, etc. The kit contains 7 weights, a broken mercury thermometer on a bone back plate with an inscription Joseph Long LTD London. The rosewood case has a break at the right latch but otherwise in good condtion. The interior is velvet lined and in good condition. The hyrometer is in excellent condition with no flaws. With a buy it now I will include free shipping. Thanks for looking! History of The Sikes Hydrometer In the 1740's. The Customs and Excise and the London brewers/distillers began to use Clarke's hydrometer. In 1802 the Board of Excise held a competition to find a better instrument than Clarke's hydrometer for revenue purposes and nineteen instruments were submitted for consideration. The winning design was that of Bartholomew Sikes. A ... moreperipatetic London employee of the excise commissioners. Sikes's hydrometer was enshrined in legislation in 1816 with the Sikes Hydrometer Act and remained the legal standard until 1907
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SYKES HYDROMETER, FOR BREWERS, Buss of London, working hermometer; slide rule
I have owned about ten Sykes and this is the nicest by far. Marked Buss. 33 Hatton Garden, London. The case is in fine condition with working clasps. The silk is good, the mercury thermometer is intact and works well.I believe it is on a slice of ivory. The slide rule is in good condition and all weights are there. The float is straight and clean, noting a small ding in the side. Altogether a very nice find; makes a great gift for the amateur brewer. Please email requests for information or additional pictures.
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SYKES HYDROMETER ROYAL COAT OF ARMS BUSS HATTON GARDEN COMPLETE COLLECTABLE.
SYKES HYDROMETER ROYAL COAT OF ARMS BUSS HATTON GARDEN COMPLETE COLLECTABLE. HERE I HAVE A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A SYKES HYDROMETER BY BUSS OF 48 HATTON GARDENS LONDON. COAT OF ARMS TELLING US THE SOLD TO ROYALTY,IN COMPLETE CONDITION IN MAHOGANY CASE. THE HYDROMETER IS IN A FITTED SATIN AND VELVET MAHOGANY CASE WITH OX BONE MOUNTS FOR THE WEIGHTS.THE THERMOMETER IS IN OX BONE/ NATURAL MATERIAL WITH A FINE GRAIN AND PATINA WITH ENGRAVED MEASURING LEVELS TO BOTH SIDES, SEE MY PHOTOGRAPHS. THE BOX MEASURES 20.5cm LONG X 10cm WIDE. THE HYDROMETER SET IS COMPLETE AND IN GOOD CLEAN WORKING CONDITION. THIS IS A FINE EXAMPLE OF A SYKES HYDROMETER.A GOOD COLLECTORS PIECE. I HAVE EXPERIANCE IN ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES FOR OVER 20 YEARS SO BID WITH CONFIDENCE.IF YOU FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH MY DESCRIPTION OR HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSACTION PLEASE ... moreCONTACT ME AND I WILL REFUND YOU IF THERE IS A GENUINE PEOBLEM. PLEASE SEE MY PHOTOGRAPHS TO HELP WITH MY DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION REPORT. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK.
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Fine Georgian Pocket Sikes Hydrometer Joseph Long Burr Walnut Box 1825 Sykes
THIS ITEM IS SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE Description This is an unusually fine quality pocket Sikes hydrometer made by Joseph Long of Little Tower St London. What lifts it above the norm is that it is housed in a lovely burr walnut box instead of the usual plain mahogany examples. It is not only named to the nameplate on the front but also on the thermometer and on the float. Joseph Long was at Little Tower Street from 1821 to 1884 and I believe that the quality of this example puts it towards the early years at this address. As with the'Gerletti' spirit beads I have listed this week this hydrometer is worthy of any collection/museum in the scientific instrument/ breweriana field. It is being sold WITHOUT RESERVE and with a 99p start price. Please do look at my other items as I will combine postage charges etc(see delivery below) Bid now ... moreto avoid disappointment. Measurements Approximately 5"127mm) wide and 2" 51mm) deep and 1 1/2" 38mm) high. Condition Please note that this is an antique item which is 185 years old. The box is in excellent condition with just the loss of the silk covering the lid wadding and some dents to the float. Please refer to the photographs and do not hesitate to email if you have any questions prior to bidding. Delivery The delivery prices quoted are for'signed for' services. I will also combine deliveries should you purchase more than one item to keep your costs down. I do not make any money on postage and packing and regularly subsidize the cost to provide a better level of service. Good luck with your bidding. PLEASE NOTE My next auction for interesting small antique items e.g. silver. Car mascots, scientific tools and instruments, medallions, writing and desktop collectables etc will start on Thursday August 15th to finish on Sunday August 25th. Please add me to your list of favourite sellers.
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VINTAGE SYKES'S HYDROMETER -ORIGINAL BOX - TABLES TO BE USED SIKES'S HYDROMETER
VINTAGE SYKES'S HYDROMETER. RETAILED BY LOFTUS, 146 OXFORD STREET, LONDON ADJUSTED BY P. STEVENSON. EDINBURGH, 20.10.21 ALSO A BOOK OF TABLES TO BE USED WITH IT BRASS WEIGHTS AND FLOAT IN GOOD CONDITION THE ORIGINAL WOODEN BOX IS NOT BROKEN BUT SHOWING OLD PATINA AND WEAR INSIDE AND OUT THE BOOK OF TABLES IS WELL USED. LOOSE PAGES, WORN COVER ETC. THE BOX IS 2 INCHES HIGH. 4 INCHES DEEP AND 9 3/4 INCHES LONG THE BOX IS VERY TACTILE. SOFT TO TOUCH! On 17-Apr-14 at 03:55:30 BST. Seller added the following information:
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Antique Sykes's Hydrometer by Robson - Optician - Newcastle Upon Tyne - Sikes's
Antique Sykes's Hydrometer by Robson- Optician- Newcastle Upon Tyne Beautiful mahogany box with original hardware.lines with velvet and satin with thick padding.nameplate consists of inlaid bone Most hydrometers are spelled"Sikes's" but this one has an unusual spelling of" Sykes's" Box measures 8"L x 3.75"W x 1.75"H Brass hardware(hinges& clasps) 13011 10 solid brass weights& brass float manufactured by Loftus of London Mercury thermometer is slightly broken off at the top but still has its contents Thermometer constructed of glass. Brass and bone by P. Stevenson of Edinburgh Top of page BARTHOLOMEW SIKES devised a system of alcoholometry which was legalised in Great Britain in 1816 for ascertaining the strength of spirits for revenue purposes and has remained in official use ever since. ... moreHe designed a metal hydrometer and compiled tables for use in conjunction with it. Which, together, provide a simple means of determining the strength of mixtures of alcohol and water. All that has to be done is to float the hydrometer in the sample of which the strength is required, observe the hydrometer reading, take the temperature of the sample and then consult the tables, where, under the temperature and against the hydrometer reading, is found the strength of the spirit. Such a simple and rapid method was not devised in a moment. Indeed, the Excise Department was established in 1643, nearly two hundred years before the adoption of Sikes’s system, and from its inception one of its duties was the collection of taxes levied on spirits. The standard edition is the most common type. The kit includes 1 thermometer. 1 float, 10 weights and 1 case. The box is lined with satin/velvet and thick padding to protect the float and thermometer Please look at all photos& ask all questions BEFORE bidding/buying Not 100% satisfied? Simply return it for a full refund(not including cost of return shipping)
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Antique sykes hydrometer by Joseph long
Nice looking sykes hydrometer By Joseph long 20 little tower st LONDON maker to the Indian&colonial GOVERNMENTS Needs a clean 10 wghts 1 ruler 1 float 1thermometer(1 screw missing)
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ANTIQUE 1870's SYKESS SYKES HYDROMETER by JOSH LONG LONDON - LOVELY CONDITION
ANTIQUE 1870's SYKESS SYKES HYDROMETER by JOSH LONG LONDON- LOVELY CONDITION An ANTIQUE complete set SYKESS HYDROMETER by JOSEPH LONG. LONDON which including the box and instruments is in SUPERB CLEAN CONDITION and dates back to the 1870's. Note the naive spelling mistake in the name SYKES which has been miss-spelt as SYKESS. In 1802 the Board of Excise held a competition to find a better instrument than the Clarkes hydrometer for revenue purposes and nineteen instruments were submitted for consideration. The winning design was that of Bartholomew Sikes. An employee of the Excise Commissioners. Sykes hydrometer was enshined in legislation in 1816 with the Sykes hydrometer act and remained the legal standard until 1907. The Sykes Hydrometer was used to determine the strength of spirits for the distiller. Victualler and tax collector ... morealike. It was required that brewers notify the tax exciseman of the times when the first wort would be ready for measure. The exciseman would measure the gravity of the wort and impose the duty due. John Tuck an early 19th century brewer said'and if the exciseman be a good fellow, be sure to tell him the first wort will be out and get him a handsome lunch and a cup of ale' Books of the 18th and 19th century often feature advertisements in the back. Which helped to finance the publication. One such book was'The Private Brewers Guide to the art of Brewing Ale and Porter' by John Tuck, 1822. This book features an advertisment in the back, from Joseph Long of 20 Little Tower Street, London for the Sikes Hydrometer. SHIPPING TO EUROPE £8.95. The ANTIQUE SYKES HYDROMETER by JOSH LONG will be carefully wrapped in bubble. Packed in poly chips and shipped/ posted in a strong new cardboard box for safety the day after your payment clears my Paypal or Bank account. If paying by Paypal please pay within 3 days or email me to make alternative arrangements. Thank you for looking and good luck bidding. PLEASE NOTE: I ALWAYS POST WHENEVER POSSIBLE ON THE DAY OR THE DAY AFT
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Antique Sykes Brass Hydrometer & Weghts + Original Wooden Box
Quality antique Sykes brass Hydrometer complete with weights and original padded wooden box. Kept in good clean condition no damage small areas of tarnish, I have been informed should include a thermometer this is just a standard type but unfortunately it is missing, solid box in good clean aged condition just a few light blemishes and bruises measures approx. 9 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 2" with makers details and number(see photos) retailers name Loftus 321 Oxford St London, measures approx. 7 3/4" long closed 6" Interesting Antique instrument Sold with no reserve UK P/P recorded delivery £6.75, overseas shipping signed/ tracked& fully insured. where possible we always combine items to reduce postage costs so please take a look at our other auctions we always have lots of Interesting Items For Sale. Due increased"LOST ... moreIN POST? ALL SHIPPING TO ITALY BY SIGNED FOR INTERNATIONAL ONLY please see additional costs. All items are packed with great care we will assist where possible with postal problems and always obtain proof of posting. Please ask all questions in good time before auction ends we answer all e.mails. PLEASE NOTE. Unless already stated to comply with e bay and PayPal Overseas shipping policy items sold for over £20.00 will be dispatched by SIGNED FOR TRACKED& INSURED SHIPPING- Royal Mail will NOT ship Signed for International to P.O. Box numbers. UK Royal Mail recorded delivery signed for covers up to £50.00, special delivery& overseas Signed for International, additional shipping costs will be approx £7.00 + this is a paypal requirement- PLEASE DO NOT SEND PAYMENT UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR INVOICE, Thank you.
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QUALITY SYKES HYDROMETER IN INLAID BOX BY J.H. MARLOW HARROGATE
QUALITY SYKES HYDROMETER IN INLAID BOX BY J.H. MARLOW HARROGATE. THE BOX MEASURES APPROX. 8 x 4 x 2 INCHES. IT IS COMPLETE AND IN GOOD CONDITION U.K. POSTAGE AND PACKING £3.50 TERMS& CONDITIONS OF THE SALE: Items are described honestly and accurartely to best of our ability and knowledge. Unless otherwise stated all items are antique or vintage and as such will have age related marks or wear PAYMENT: This must be recieved within7 days of the end of the auction. UK buyers we accept Paypal.Personel cheques or postal orders. Overseas buyers we ONLY accept Paypal. POSTAGE& PACKING: We try to post all items within 3 days of cleared payment. We all ways obtain proof of postage. We will combine postage wherever possible to keep costs down. We pack with strong boxes and plenty of packageing for protection and add a small charge for this ... moreto cover costs. Overseas buyers please note items with a value of £30 and above require tracked shipping. RETURNS: All auction sales are final, although we do offer, in compliance with distance selling regulations, a 14 day returns policy purchased as Buy it now or via our ebay shop. Buyer pays return postage FEEDBACK: PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK UPON RECEIPT OF ITEM SO THAT WE KNOW YOU HAVE RECIEVED THE ITEM AND WE WILL LEAVE FEEDBACK IN RETURN Powered by
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A Complete Vintage Sykes Hydrometer Set In Mahogany Case
Item Description: A vintage Sykes Hydrometer set. Housed within a mahogany case. Outer dimensions of case: 20.3 cms x 9.8 cms x 5.4 cms. Condition: The contents of the set are complete and in good condition. There is some damage on the mahogany case as shown in the pictures. POSTAGE DISCOUNTS GIVEN FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES. I DO SHIP WORLDWIDE. PAYMENT/ SHIPPING/ RETURNS PAYMENT: I can accept the following methods of payment: personal cheque. Postal order, or Paypal. PLEASE NOTE: if you are a buyer from outside of the U.K. then I can only accept the paypal method of payment. SHIPPING: Shipping costs are listed on all of my auctions. These shipping costs are based upon postage by Royal Mail, and are inclusive of all packaging materials that are needed to ensure safe arrival of the item for the buyer. If the item listed quotes a price for either ... more1st, or 2nd class post, and you require either signed for, or special delivery post, then please e-mail me and I will provide you with a revised postage cost. RETURNS: Refunds are offered for purchases if you feel that the item that you have purchased does not accurately match the description that was provided. I always obtain an individual proof of postage receipt for any item that is posted. FEEDBACK: I will always leave feedback for the buyer. As soon as feedback is received. If for any reason you are unhappy with a transaction, then please contact me before leaving negative feedback, as I would be more than happy to try to resolve any dispute in an amicable manner.
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ANTIQUE CASED SYKES LONDON HYDROMETER ALCOHOL SPIRITS BRASS SCALES,WEIGHTS
HERE IS AANTIQUE CASED SYKES LONDON HYDROMETER ALCOHOL SPIRITS BRASS SCALES.WEIGHTS IN GOOD CONDITION. THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A THERMOMETRE WITH THIS. The purpose of a hydrometer is to determine the specific gravity of a liquid. From this it is often possible to determine the composition or strength of the liquid. The Sikes hydrometer was, for very many years, the standard means of determining the alcohol content of spirits and hence the duty payable. I have added gauging rules as they were also associated with determining the duty payable on wines and spirts In the 1740's. The Customs and Excise and the London brewers/distillers began to use Clarke's hydrometer. In 1802 the Board of Excise held a competition to find a better instrument than Clarke's hydrometer for revenue purposes and nineteen instruments were submitted for consideration. ... moreThe winning design was that of Bartholomew Sikes. A peripatetic London employee of the excise commissioners. Sikes's hydrometer was enshrined in legislation in 1816 with the Sikes Hydrometer Act and remained the legal standard until 1907( although they remained in common use until 1980) The Sikes Hydrometer Act: The Sikes hydrometer was used to determine the strength of spirits for the distiller. Victualler and tax collector alike, and worts both before and after fermentation for the brewer, providing an accurate method of determining Alcohol proof, strength, percentages and duties thereof. It was also required that brewers notify the tax exciseman of times when the first wort would be ready for measure. The exciseman would then measure the gravity of the wort and impose the tax due. Quoting from John Tuck( a brewer in the early 19th century) and if the exciseman be a good fellow. Be sure to tell him the time the first wort will be out, and get him a handsome lunch and a cup of ale" RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B0a7%3E-14b4fe9a2ee-0x10a-
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Antique Cased T & O Blake London Brass Sykes Hydrometer Set & Thermometer.
Antique Cased T& O Blake London Brass Sykes Hydrometer Set& Thermometer. thanks for looking. Please note we do Combined Postage where possible.Please wait for the invoice before paying. Items purchased outside UK with value over £20.00 will need to be by International signed for postage please ask for quote. We keep our postage as low as possible as we try not to profit from it beyond the cost of packaging. I describe all auction honestly and photograph them to the very best of my ability.Should you have any queries regarding the items or require any further information please email me before placing your bid and I shall endeavour to answer all questions received as soon as I possibly can. I accept personal cheques uk only.Paypal worldwide.Items will be posted once payment has been received and funds cleared.Postage costs other ... morethan UK(Overseas Buyers)to be arranged on completion of auction but feel free to email me if the postage costs are of a concern to you. Please note I offer shipping discounts for multiple purchases.All items will be posted within 24-48 hours after payment has been received and funds cleared. Every item is packed to the best of our ability and every care is taken to ensure that your item will arrive with you safely in the same condition it left us.However we cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss incurred whilst goods are in transit which is totally beyond our control.Neither can we accept returned goods on the basis that the items do not meet with your expectations. To ensure that you will be totally satisfied with any purchase and to ensure the item meets with all your criteria all questions received shall be addressed prior to the end of the auction.
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Complete Sykes's Hydrometer Set by P. Stevenson
Description- Scottish. Early 1st quarter 20th century, signed on the case plate"P. Stevenson, 7&9 Forrest Rd, Edinburgh" and serial numbered 23502 on the float and all of the weights. The set is complete with its gilt brass float, 9 circular& 1 top weight, and mercury thermometer on bone plate. The set is in very good overall condition, in its original plush lined fitted mahogany case(8" x 4" x 2" Payment- We accept paypal. Sales Tax- California residents add 8% sales tax or send a resale card. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B0a7%3E-14bfc667ba4-0x10d-
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