Rare Polarimeter Manufacturer: C. Reichert, Vienna ~1920 in Excellent Condition

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 C. Reichert Polarimeter Wien a)Manufacturer: C. Reichert, Vienna, Austria circa 1920. I.C. Reichert Polarimeter Wien 1.Serial number: 836 I.C. Reichert Polarimeter Wien 1.This rare model is a type of polarimeter (sometimes referred to as Saccharimeter) which was mostly used by practitioners in clinics for urinalyses, specifically for the quantitative determination of sugar levels in urine. The instrument polarizes light, which is passed through a tube containing the liquid sample. The device measures the rotation of the plane of polarization of the liquid. The measured angle is a function of concentration of sugars, and it is then used to determine the amount of sugar in the sample. Other industrial uses for polarimeters included determination of the sugar content of candies, syrups, beverages and oils in foods. I.C. Reichert Polarimeter Wien 1.a. Eyepiece, b. Focusing, c. Analyzing prism, d. Sample tube, f. Polarizing quartz prism, p. Focal point I.C. Reichert Polarimeter Wien 1.The sliding vernier scale is accurate to tenths of 1 percent and it reads the percentage of glucose in the specimen holder at a given temperature. I.C. Reichert Polarimeter Wien 1.This is a beautifully constructed, high quality brass instrument. It is the optical component of a larger, more complex measuring device which has a holding stand & light source. See a similar example in Norway’s “DigitaltMuseum” at: http://www.digitaltmuseum.no/things/polarimeter/NTM/NTM%2011401 I.C. Reichert Polarimeter Wien 1.The sample tube is removable and stores in its box. I.C. Reichert Polarimeter Wien 1.The end of the tube opens to allow insertion of the sample tube. I.C. Reichert Polarimeter Wien 1.The instrument is shining clean, showing very little use and optically it is in perfect condition. There is very minor loss of paint. “F52" is painted on back of the vernier & top of the box. I.C. Reichert Polarimeter Wien 1.The box is in excellent condition and holds two spare end-caps for sample holders. I.C. Reichert Polarimeter Wien 1.An extremely rare, beautiful, high quality addition to any scientific/medical/optical instruments collection. I.C. Reichert Polarimeter Wien 1.GREAT GIFT
An Excellent Condition and Rare Polarimeter

Early Serial Number:
836
 Manufacturer:
C. Reichert, Vienna, Austria circa 1920.
  
  All mechanical and optical components work & operate smoothly. The scope’s eye-piece and optics are clean, clear and very good condition. The instrument is shining clean, showing very little use and optically it is in perfect condition. There is very minor loss of paint. “F52" is painted on back of the vernier & top of the box. The images are your best guide to its condition.  Add to your collection of fine instruments.

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