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Woodbury Photometer, by Sciopticon Co., London, 19th Century

Inventory Number 29397


Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"The Woodbury Photometer. / Sciopticon Co. London"
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Glass
Paper
Object type
Photometer
Dimensions
Diameter: 19mm Height: 43mm Weight: 43g
Inventory No
29397

Description

Woodbury Pocket Photometer, manufactured by Sciopicon Co. Photometer has a copper alloy round body in which is mounted a glass lid. Protected by glass is a circular colour chart measuring from light to dark brown. Photometer has a lever catch on its side allowing it to be opened. There is a thin slit in the side of the photometer.