Ophthalmic instrument set

Date
Circa 1883-1900
 Description
Ophthalmic instrument kit in leatherette case with magenta velvet lining and lift-out instrument tray. Various ivory-handled instruments, tweezers, forceps etc., also ebony-tipped entropium forceps with screw retaining mechanism. Case has push-button latch. Most instruments by Weiss; some by Down, Hutchinson or Allen and Hanburys.
In upper tray: ivory handled instruments (.3) to (.25). Base divided into three compartments. Compartment one contains (.26), (.30) and (.35). Compartment two contains (.27), (.29), (.32) and (.33). Compartment three is fitted and contains (.28), (.31), (.34) and (.36) to (.41).
For full list of instruments see hard copy.

Object detail

Date
Circa 1883-1900
Medium
Metal, ivory, leatherette and velvet.
Measurements
(case) 5.0 x 25.8 x 17.5 cm
Accession Number
MHML00169
Credit line
on loan from the Barrie Thompson Collection
Object Type
equipment/surgical
Named Collection
Barrie Thompson Collection
Medical History Museum Category
Medical and Surgical Equipment and Instruments
Museum
Medical History Museum

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