Hand held sight tester

Made:
1850-1890 in Paris

Hand held sight tester, brass plate containing the lenses of varying strengths, wooden handle, made by Benoist F. Berthiat and Co., Paris, 1850-1890

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A117415
Materials:
brass, lenses, glass and handle, wood
type:
sight testers
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)