logologo-optometry

Cased Morton ophthalmoscope with Lister illuminating system

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Catalogue Number: 3539
Cased Morton ophthalmoscope with Lister illuminating system
Category: Equipment
Sub-Category: Ophthalmoscope
Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1920
Time Period: 1900 to 1939
Place Of Publication/Manufacture: London, England
Publisher/Manufacturer: Curry & Paxton
Description Of Item: Cased Morton ophthalmoscope head and battery handle. Head has been adapted from original non-illuminated design to be self-illuminated with 2 D-cell batteries. Head marked 'CURRY & PAXTON/ LONDON/ 497/2773*/ LISTER ILLUMINATING SYSTEM/ FITTED BY/ THEODORE HAMBLIN LTD'. Has been hand engraved 'Dr Manly'. Black hinged fitted case lined with purple velvet and silk. Instrument, assembled: 250 x 41 x 41mm. Case: 183 x 52 x 86mm.
Condition: Fair
Location: Archive Office. Cabinet One Drawer 13

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