993.1009.1: Ophthalmoscope in Case, c. 1880
Additional Images
Image No. 2250 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley
Object Description
Non-luminous ophthalmoscope with ebony screw-on handle and lacquered brass stem, 5 small indirect lenses of varying thickness and 1 larger hand held lens in an embossed leather case lined with blue velvet and internal metal strip borders. The ophthalmoscope has an inset perforated reflective glass disc and a lens clip which folds out from a side hinge on a short arm. Manufacturer's details 'PAETZ & FLOHR U.d. LINDEN 13. BERLIN OPTIKER & MECHANIKER' are printed in gold lettering on a leather label attached to the lid lining. Dimensions given are for case only. 1 hand held lens is missing.
Object Classification
Accession Number: 993.1009.1
Collection: Ophthalmology
Date: c. 1880
Object Dimensions
- Length: 18.8 cm
- Height: 2.8 cm
- Width: 6.4 cm
Object Parts
- a) Lined case with catch
- b) Ophthalmoscope
- c) Handle
- d) U Part of lens clip
- e) Lens
- f) Lens
- g) Lens
- h) Lens
- i) Lens
- j) Lens
Object Materials
- brass,
- coating,
- copper alloy,
- ebony,
- glass,
- gold print,
- lacquer,
- leather,
- steel,
- velvet,
- wood
Acquisition Detail
- Manufacturer: Paetz & Flohr
- Owner: Dr. James C. Farish
- History of Use: Used by Dr. James C. Farish [1865-1952] a leading eye, ears, nose and throat specialists. Practiced in New Westminster then moved to Vancouver in 1901.
