The Lovibond Comparator

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TitleThe Lovibond Comparator
CreatorThe Tintometer Ltd. (Manufacturer)
DescriptionThe Lovibond Comparator, including coloured glass discs set in a wooden ring, test tube and glass bottle containing unknown clear liquid. In a bakelite case and cardboard box. Manufacturers; The Tintometer Ltd., The Colour Laboratory, Milford, Salisbury, England
The colour wheel included here is for measuring pH, from 0.2 to 11.0.
Used for measuring different substances in the blood such as pH, copper, iron and blood sugar by mixing the sample with various reagents in the test tube, then comparing the colour with the colour wheel to see concentration of that substance.
Production date c.Mid C 1950-01-01
Production periodTwentieth century, mid
Object nameThe Lovibond Comparator
Object categoryMedical Equipment
Dimensions
- Box Length: 10.5 cm
Box Width: 9.5 cm
Box Height: 4.5 cm