US Govt Department Of Reclamation Vintage MERCUROMETER Start Price USD 49.95 Current Price USD 49.95 Time Left 27 days 4 hours 30 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 01, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Location Boulder, Colorado See more about 'US Govt Department Of Reclamation Vintage MERCUROMETER' Description This is a rare piece of US Government Bureau Of Reclamation Department History. This large and Heavy tool was used to build damns back in the day. It is known as a mercurometer and measured the mercury content of the ground. It is in great condition and comes built into its case. The case shows normal wear on its outside. A little more information on this tool can be read here: http://www.osti.gov/energycitations/product.biblio.jsp?osti_id=4346159! This tool has been replaced by a modern machine that is a fraction of the size. Thanks for looking! My Policies with regard to any auction I list: 1. All items are described to the best of my knowledge, if any item is not as I have described, please CONTACT ME directly at 303-956-0255. I am happy to help if I have made a mistake or have misrepresented something. All opinions I give in descriptions are MY opinions and I am not an expert on everything. That being said, if something is sold AS-IS, it is just that. I am honest and fair so please be the same to me. 2. Please leave positive 5 star feedback upon receipt, and then I will know you are happy and return the favor by leaving you excellent feedback. If you have a reason to not leave me 5 stars and positive feedback, please contact me and I will do my best to work out a solution for both of us. 3. I ship 2-3 times a week by fedex ground for most items. Smaller items may go by USPS. If you have a special shipping request, I will try to honor it. Also, I reuse boxes and packing materials to keep costs down(and recycle), but if you want new materials I am happy to use such for an additional charge. Place a Bid!