Kramer type aural speculum, London, England, 1870-1901
Kramer's aural speculum, steel, by S. Maw, Son and Thompson of London, 1870-1901
The ear cavity was viewed using this steel aural speculum. It is funnel-shaped. It expands by opening the handles. This allowed a better view, or a tube or instrument to be inserted into the cavity. It was made in London by instrument maker S. Maw, Son and Thompson. Wilhelm Kramer (1801-75), was a German otologist. Otology is the study of the ear.
Details
- Category:
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A134919
- Materials:
- steel
- Measurements:
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overall: 33 mm x 150 mm x 40 mm, .66kg
- type:
- speculum