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Tintometer Colour Comparator with Accessories and Case, by J. W. Lovibond, Salisbury, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 13977


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.13977

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Dr R.G.W. Anderson Purchased by the donor at Christie's South Kensington, sale 19/10/1978
Primary inscriptions
White plaque on case lid "Tintometer" / PATENT. / J. W. Lovibond, Salisbury'. Brass plaque on viewing tube '"Tintometer" / PATENT / J. W. Lovibond Salisbury / No. 1189. A.'
Object type
Colorimeter
Inventory No
13977
Accession Number
2006-10

Description

Lovibond tintometer colour comparator. Wooden case with carry handles containing a tray with 519 tinted glass slides and dismantled viewing apparatus, white ceramic tile and sixteen solution cells. A receipt from Christie's is also contained.