Case for Sahli haemaglobinometer
Case for Sahli haemaglobinometer, made by Hawksley, 17 New Cavendish Street, London, England, 1890-1910.
- Materials:
- case, leatherette and case lining, velvet
- Object Number:
- A608060 Pt9
- type:
- haemaglobinometers
Sahli haemaglobinometer with leatherette case, made by Hawksley and Sons Limited, 17 New Cavendish Street, London, England, 1890-1910.
British neurologist William Gowers (1845-1915) invented the haemoglobinometer in 1875. It rapidly tested the amount of haemoglobin in blood by comparing its colour with a reference tube. Haemoglobin is the part of the blood responsible for carrying oxygen around the body. It is essential for a healthy diet. The Sahli haemoglobinometer was devised by Hermann Sahli (1856-1933). It was made by Hawksley and Sons Limited in London. It is still available to buy through the company.
Case for Sahli haemaglobinometer, made by Hawksley, 17 New Cavendish Street, London, England, 1890-1910.