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Rauville

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Red Crown Thermometer
« on: May 20, 2012, 02:18:54 pm »
"Cleaning" out the bedroom and moved this out of a corner. It's porcelain, measures 6'-0" tall, patented 1915, perfect finish and working condition. I looked on eBay and didn't find any like this. Any idea what they are going for at the present time?
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mart

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Re: Red Crown Thermometer
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2012, 02:22:52 pm »
I am reading that right ?? 6 feet tall ??
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Re: Red Crown Thermometer
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2012, 02:29:08 pm »
Quote from: mart on May 20, 2012, 02:22:52 pm
I am reading that right ?? 6 feet tall ??

Yep...that's right, 72" tall. It's a big one.
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Re: Red Crown Thermometer
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2012, 07:06:34 pm »
http://www.oldgas.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=230843   
This might help you Rauville !! The one shown there is not in near as good condition as yours and they said $600. to $900. I would think yours would go at least $1200. or better !!  Some places there to get more current info !! Didn`t look to see when they posted that one !!
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Re: Red Crown Thermometer
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2012, 04:44:41 pm »
that is awesome! and valuable! just remember, when and if you decide to sell it, you can NOT ship it (at least via usps) and probably other shipping companys because of the mercury content. that is also why you didnt see any comps on ebay. you arent even allowed to sell mercury thermometers on ebay. try craigslist or a different site that allows it. good luck and you have an awesome peice!
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Re: Red Crown Thermometer
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2012, 06:40:35 pm »
Sure is in good condition !! Might be some at the site I gave that would buy it in a hurry !!
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Re: Red Crown Thermometer
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2012, 08:55:11 am »
Looks like something those TV Pickers Mike and Frank would buy. Great item! Call Danielle.
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Re: Red Crown Thermometer
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2012, 09:48:39 am »
Found another Polarine, but not the same as yours. Looks to have been in  mint condition with working thermometer. 

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/8353713


Porcelain Polarine Motor Oil Thermometer
Beautiful condition with nice color and graphics.
Size: Framed: 73 - 1/4" x 19 - 1/4".
Condition: (Excellent Plus).

CORRECTION: Original thermometer is intact.

Estimate $300 - $600
Starting Bid $80

Sold For $2,250  (not too shabby, eh?) ;)


There were a couple listed on Worthpoint but as I don't have a membership I couldn't access the selling prices.


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Rauville

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Re: Red Crown Thermometer
« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2012, 11:21:52 am »
Quote from: frogpatch on May 22, 2012, 08:55:11 am
Looks like something those TV Pickers Mike and Frank would buy. Great item! Call Danielle.

I'm afraid I probably couldn't add enough drama to the show to make it worth their effort.

Thanks everyone for the information!
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Re: Red Crown Thermometer
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2012, 01:15:46 pm »
If you are going to sell it check that site I gave you !!
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Re: Red Crown Thermometer
« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2012, 08:40:22 am »
I can't tell from the picture but most of those had red alcohol in them and not mercury. If that is the case them selling on line or shipping would not be an issue. Mercury is silver and generally used in science and medicine. Red thermometers are colored alcohol and used for outdoor and indoor air temperatures.
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