03-24-200703-24-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2355Boston
March 24, 2007 10:00 AMCalender
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Collection of Ophthalmic Instruments

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$764$650
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2355Location: BostonDate / Time: March 24, 2007 10:00AM

Description:

Collection of Ophthalmic Instruments, a cased otoscope with rubber lens, gutta-percha tube and three speculae, in fitted leather-covered case with label of Chidsey & Partridge, Boston; three Loring-pattern ophthalmoscopes in fitted cases; a Liebrich-pattern ophthalmoscope by Tiemann in fitted case; a nickel-plated optometer; an ophthalmic surgical set comprising six bone-handled instruments in fitted case with Caswell, Hazard & Co. label and gilt stamp of Matthew D. Field, M.D.; a pair of early contact lenses in original case; and a comprehensive lens trial set, patd. 1891, containing cylindrical and spherical convex and concave lenses, in two-part fitted leather case, wd. 13 in.
Estimate $600-800

Keywords

rubber lens, Caswell Hazard & Co., Matthew D. Field