Four tuning forks invented by Gardiner Brown, c 1841-1930.

Made:
1901-1930 in London

Metal tuning fork, possibly Gardiner Brown's type, personal relic of F.T. Burkitt, made by Lewis, London, English, 1901-1930

Details

Category:
Audiology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A500031
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
length 135 mm
max: width 22 mm
type:
tuning forks

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