Brass expansion ring--part of 2000.7.9. Ring expands with heat and makes the pressure gauge work. 3/4 brass circle with fitting at one end attaching it to a brass valve. The valve handle (on top) corroded and encrusted. At the bottom end of the 3/4 circle there is a fitting which has 2 holes for screws--one on either side. White and green encrustations/corrosion.
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Williams, Ray
Notes
Accession Date: 16-Jul-00
Mode of Acquisition: gift
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Ship
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Watercraft
Nomenclature Class
Water Transportation Equipment
Nomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects