On offer is a rare and beautiful antique brass salinometer boiler test pot, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century steamship era. Made from solid brass with an ebony handle, this cylindrical vessel was used aboard steam-powered ships to monitor the salinity of boiler water — a critical step in maintaining engine efficiency and safety.

Whether you’re a collector of maritime engineering antiques or a lover of meaningful décor, this piece offers a tactile link to the age of ocean steam travel and a striking presence in any interior. Crafted for durability and practicality, the salinometer pot stands out as both functional history and sculptural display.

📌 KEY FEATURES

✅ Genuine solid brass with ebony handle – retains original warm patina
✅ Maritime engineering form – designed for testing boiler water salinity
✅ Good antique condition – no damage or repairs; natural age patina intact
✅ Includes accurate measurement: Height: 12 inches
✅ Rare surviving example of late 19th/early 20th century steamship technology

💡 STYLING TIP

Showcase this salinometer pot on a library shelf, maritime-themed mantel, or alongside nautical instruments for a curated, vintage-industrial look.

🎁 PERFECT FOR

✔️ Maritime and steamship collectors
✔️ Enthusiasts of industrial and nautical décor
✔️ Thoughtful, lasting gift for a history or engineering lover
✔️ Display in libraries, galleries, or period interiors

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES

While unmarked, the form and construction align with British and European marine engineering equipment from the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. Such pots were used in conjunction with a hydrometer to test the salt content of boiler water, preventing dangerous scale buildup and ensuring efficient steam generation aboard ships. Surviving examples in this condition, especially with original ebony handles, are scarce.

📏 MEASUREMENTS

• Height: 12 inches (approx. 30.5 cm)

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

We ship worldwide using tracked, insured services. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location — no surprises. All items are securely packed with care and experience.
Important: USA buyers must now pay all customs duty at checkout, not when the item enters the country or at delivery.

📌 WHY IT MATTERS

This is more than an object — it’s a piece of lived maritime history, captured in brass and ebony. Rare to find in such honest, original condition, and seldom offered with such clarity and authenticity. Ideal for those who value provenance, patina, and story.

stock code 300925