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C1900 Wooden Cased USA Lactometer for Milk Testing browse these categories for related items... Directory: Vintage Arts:Instruments and Implements:Scientific:Pre 1910: item # 735164 Please refer to our stock # DrJ107 when inquiring.
Stonegate Antiques PO Box 461 Glastonbury, CT 06033 860-712-9565 Guest Book $38.00 |
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Housed in a 10.5 inch wooden, cylindrical case, this glass, 9.25 inch long measuring device remains in excellent condition. Called a Lactometer or Galactometer, this piece is a simple instrument used in testing the richness of milk. Milk is poured and allowed to stand until the cream has formed, then the depth of the cream deposit in degrees determines the quality of the milk. This lactometer makes an interesting display piece! The bulb of the lactometer is filled with tiny, round, black balls (of unknown material) with a bit of wool holding them in place at the bulb base. The interior of the lactometer rod contains an elegantly scripted paper label indicating degrees Fahrenheit from 0 to 120, a "W" and "P" measurement with 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 graduations, and the following labeling, "N.Y. B'card of Health Lactometer Temp 60 degrees Fahrt." |
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