Morton's ophthalmoscope with 'Colour Perception Test'

Maker
Curry and Paxton (estab. 1886)
Date
1870-1920
Description
Morton's Ophthalmoscope with diagonal and concave mirrors, 5 lenses, on vulcanite head with brass dial engraved, "G.E.C.", brass handle with bottom rim colour dial "Colour Perception Test", large 13 or 15 D glass lens, in black leatherette case with blue silk and velvet lining.
Item originally belonged to Dr. G.E. Cole.
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Object detail

Maker

Curry and Paxton (estab. 1886)

Date

1870-1920

Medium

Vulcanite, brass and other metal, silvered and other glass, leatherette, silk and velvet

Measurements

2.5 x 11.8 x 6.1 cm

Accession Number

MHM04067

Credit line

Gift of AMA Victoria, 2011

Inscriptions

name/inscriptions ▫ marked: 'Mortons Ophthalmoscope' and 'G.E.C.' ▫ ophthalmoscope head
maker's mark ▫ on top, stamped in gilt: 'G.E.C.' ▫ case
name/inscriptions ▫ marked: 'Colour Perception Test' ▫ colour dial

Object Type

instruments
equipment

Named Collection

AMA Victoria

Medical History Museum Category

Medical and Surgical Equipment and Instruments

Museum

Medical History Museum