Optometer (sight testing apparatus) to design of John Couper

Made:: 1885-1895

maker:: Curry & Paxton

Optometer (sight testing apparatus) to design of John Couper (Ophthalmic surgeon) made by Curry & Paxton, 195 Great Portland Street, London W, c.1890.

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1938-608

Materials:: wood, metal, brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, leather and ivory

Measurements:: overall: 710 mm x 500 mm x 305 mm, , 14.16kg

type:: optometer

credit:: Vernon Cargill, L

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Optometer (sight testing apparatus) to design of John Couper

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