1940s Metabolic Rate Calculating Slide Rule

1940s Metabolic Rate Calculating Slide Rule

$75.00

1940s Metabolic Rate Calculating Slide Rule

Dimensions

11.25

Circa

1940s

Maker

See description

Country of manufacture

North America

Categories: Medicine, Other Medical Antiques

Description

A metal slide rule produced by the Jones Metabolism Equipment Company.It is marked in part “JONES METABOLISM EQUIPMENT CO” and “CHICAGO, ILLINOIS” on the back side, plus it has the directions for use on the back side.The front has two slides, and is designed to calculate percentage metabolic rate from the various inputs.Overall length is about 11-1/4″. The body appears to be aluminum, and the slides are probably anodized aluminum. A magnet is not attracted to any part of it. Good condition with some evidence of use but could use a cleaning. We tend to leave instruments as found. 

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US M and R Gordon

Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974