Help with Old Thermometer

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  1. Lew Fisher

    Lew Fisher Well-Known Member

    Hi Folks-
    I wonder if someone knows the origin, age or use of this thermometer. There are no marks and I'm not finding any comparables in my searches. Length is 18". Glass thermometer fixed in wood with brass showing degrees in Fahrenheit and Celsius. Pierced at the top for wall mounting. Any thoughts will be appreciated. Thanks. DSCN3837.JPG DSCN3838.JPG DSCN3839.JPG DSCN3840.JPG DSCN3841.JPG DSCN3842.JPG DSCN3843.JPG
     
    Lew Fisher, Nov 28, 2022
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    For cooking, Jam or preserves.
     
    daveydempsey, Nov 28, 2022
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  3. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Nope...scale looks to be to 212F/100C. Need much hotter for jams, etc.
     
    wlwhittier, Nov 28, 2022
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  4. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Decorative

    Having the F and C would be a Carter era thing
     
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  5. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    possible dairy thermometer but most of those floated.
     
    Lark, Nov 28, 2022
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  6. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Setting point for jam is 105c (220F) I get lots of these and also the jam pans, similar wood surround thermometers were also used for baths, they floated.
    The UK and many commonwealth countries used F and C.
    Just because the item is in the US doesn't mean it is made in the US.
     
    daveydempsey, Nov 28, 2022
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  8. Lew Fisher

    Lew Fisher Well-Known Member

    Thanks everybody.
     
    Lew Fisher, Nov 28, 2022
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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    special thanks to Davey !!:happy:

    gotta luv a guy who backs up his assertions !!!!;)
     
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