Ophthalmoscope
Production date
Circa 1940s
Country
USA
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Object detail
Description
Keeler Optical Products ophthalmoscope with American Optical Company 'May' Ophthalmoscope black case, including one bulb for lamp and an instruction booklet. Ophthalmoscope has an ivory painted handle, an on/off switch at the top of the handle and an optical attachment clamped to the lamp which has two rotating discs. The posterior disc is connected to a third disc which has numbers on the dial.
The case is a black moroccan grained leather with the American Optical Co. label on the inside. Inside there is burgundy felt lining and supports for the instrument, as well as a designated space for attachments. A spare bulb rests in one space. A sticker of ownership is on the bottom of the box and a black and white instruction booklet rests in there also, detailing the parts and use of the ophthalmoscope.
The case is a black moroccan grained leather with the American Optical Co. label on the inside. Inside there is burgundy felt lining and supports for the instrument, as well as a designated space for attachments. A spare bulb rests in one space. A sticker of ownership is on the bottom of the box and a black and white instruction booklet rests in there also, detailing the parts and use of the ophthalmoscope.
Classification
MEDICINE Optometry ophthalmoscope
Production date
Circa 1940s
Production place
Measurements
Ophthalmoscope: L250 x Dia.41 mm
Case: L302 x W88 x H65 mm
Case: L302 x W88 x H65 mm
Media/Materials description
Metal, glass, leather
Signature/Marks
American Optical \ Company \ U.S.A
PLEASE RETURN TO \ W [name indistinguishable] Gibson \ 131 Wickahm Terrace
KEELER
W/4003
OFF / ON
PAT No 420997
2.2V.C.25A
PLEASE RETURN TO \ W [name indistinguishable] Gibson \ 131 Wickahm Terrace
KEELER
W/4003
OFF / ON
PAT No 420997
2.2V.C.25A
History and use
This ophthalmoscope represents the early designs of electric ophthalmoscopes, which came with their own light source rather than relying on separate light and magnifying devices. The instrument is used by medical practitioners to examine the eye. It was made in the 1940s by Keeler Optical Products, Ltd, a British company who at that time operated out of London and Philadelphia. The object was used in a medical practice on Wickham Terrace in Brisbane by a relative of the donor.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Registration number
H47763
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