Gas meter

This gas meter dates for three lights was made in the late 19th century by Alder and Mackay of Edinburgh. The design was registered in 1864.

The meter has a cast iron case, an enamelled register face and brass connectors. It is painted silver.

Edinburgh had a considerable number of gas appliance manufacturers in the 19th century and into the 20th century.

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Online ID:	000-100-083-573-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland T.1996.142
Date:	Late 19th century
Material:	Painted silver
Dimensions:	396 mm H x 290 mm x 190 mm
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Who:	Alder and Mackay, Edinburgh (Maker)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	Silver painted gas meter for three lights, made to a design registered in December 1864, by Alder and Mackay, Edinburgh, late 19th century
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