RecordHydrostatic bubbles, for measuring strength of spirits< 1 of 1 > Back
Hydrostatic bubbles, for measuring strength of spiritsHydrostatic bubbles were used to measure the strength of spirits, each bubble having a slightly different density. This box of eleven bubbles is by Peter Massino and dates from 1815. Box of eleven hydrostatic balls From the 18th century onwards, research carried out by observation and experiment was increasingly measured in numbers, rather than by verbal description. New accurate and sensitive measuring instruments were needed to produce these numbers. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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