993.68.1: Haemometer, 1935-1975

Additional Images

993.68.1: Haemometer. Sahli-Leitz haemometer in case
Image No. 2701 Sahli-Leitz haemometer in case; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

Sahli-Leitz haemometer in black leather case lined with velvet and blue silk, consisting of housing with 2x cylindrical colour standards, double-graduated round measuring tube, capillary pipette [broken], stirring rod, calibrated round 40mm vial, tube with mount, cleaning brush and directions for use. Incomplete.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 993.68.1
Collection: Diagnostic, Clinical
Date: 1935-1975

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 15 cm
  • Height: 4 cm
  • Width: 9 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Hinged case with catch, lined. Printed label attached to internal surface.
  • b) Housing with 2 x cylindrical standards and backing panel
  • c) Double-graduated tube
  • d) Capillary pipette, end broken
  • e) Stirring rod
  • f) Calibrated vial, 40mm
  • g) Tube with mount
  • h) Handled hogs? hair brush
  • i) Directions for use

Object Materials

  • fiber,
  • glass,
  • leather,
  • metal,
  • paper,
  • plastic,
  • printing ink,
  • rubber,
  • silk,
  • steel,
  • velvet,
  • wood

Acquisition Detail

  • Owner: Dr John Cranstoun Poole