Leather case for endoscope
Endoscope leather case. Unknown maker. c.1875-1885 CE.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 80 mm x 210 mm x 120 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) , leather and felt
- Object Number:
- A600267/1
- type:
- case
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Endoscope (for aural, rectal or urethral use) with three short and two long specula and lamp, in leather covered wooden case
A physician uses an endoscope to look into body cavities. This is to examine a patient and diagnose disease. Specialised endoscopes have different designs and names according to what part of the body they look at, for example the throat, rectum or bladder.
This endoscope comes with attachments, called specula. These are for aural, rectal or urethral use. An endoscope uses a light source, in this case a lighted wick, to illuminate the cavity via reflective surfaces. The light bounces off an angled mirror inside the endoscope. This projects the light and enables the physician to see into the body.
In 1865, British physician John Brunton (1835–1899) described using a modified endoscope or ‘auriscope’ to examine the ear. This instrument is a development of Brunton’s auriscope (see A647320).
Details
- Category:
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A600267
- Materials:
- complete, metal (silvered), brass (copper, zinc alloy), leather and velvet
- Measurements:
-
overall - endoscope: 68 mm x 320 mm x 111 mm, .26 kg
overall - case closed: 88 mm x 213 mm x 128 mm, .506 kg
overall case open: 170 mm x 213 mm x 175 mm,
overall - nozzle: 51 mm 22 mm, .01 kg
- type:
- endoscope
- credit:
- Boulange
Parts
Endoscope
Main body of endoscope (for aural, rectal or urethral use). Unknown maker. c.1875-1885 CE.
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A physician uses an endoscope to look into body cavities. This is to examine a patient and diagnose disease. Specialised endoscopes have different designs and names according to what part of the body they look at, for example the throat, rectum or bladder.
This endoscope comes with attachments, called specula. These are for aural, rectal or urethral use. An endoscope uses a light source, in this case a lighted wick, to illuminate the cavity via reflective surfaces. The light bounces off an angled mirror inside the endoscope. This projects the light and enables the physician to see into the body.
In 1865, British physician John Brunton (1835–1899) described using a modified endoscope or ‘auriscope’ to examine the ear. This instrument is a development of Brunton’s auriscope (see A647320).
- Measurements:
-
overall: 80 mm x 135 mm x 73 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (silvered) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
- Object Number:
- A600267/2
- type:
- endoscope
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Eyepiece lens for endoscope
Eyepiece lens, for use with endoscope. Unknown maker. c.1875-1885 CE.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 35 mm x 26 mm x 26 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) and glass
- Object Number:
- A600267/3
- type:
- lens
Eyepiece lens for endoscope
Eyepiece lens for use with endoscope. Unknown maker. c.1875-1885 CE.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 32 mm x 22 mm x 22 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) and glass
- Object Number:
- A600267/4
- type:
- eyepiece
Candle lamp
Lamp used in endoscopy set (for aural, rectal or urethral use), unknown maker. c.1875-1885
- Measurements:
-
overall: 63 mm x 36 mm x 46 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) and wax
- Object Number:
- A600267/5
- type:
- lamp
Endoscope nozzle
Nozzle attachment for endoscope, unknown maker, England, 1875-1885
- Measurements:
-
overall: 54 mm x 26 mm x 26 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A600267/6
- type:
- nozzle
Nozzle attachment for endoscope
Nozzle attachment for endoscope. Unknown maker, England 1875-1885 CE.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 50 mm x 26 mm x 26 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A600267/7
- type:
- nozzle
Nozzle attachment for endoscope
Nozzle attachment for endoscope. Unknown maker, England 1875-1885 CE.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 53 mm x 26 mm x 26 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A600267/8
- type:
- nozzle
Specula for endoscope
Specula for endoscope. Unknown maker, England 1875-1885 CE.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 10 mm x 200 mm x 25 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A600267/9
- type:
- specula
Specula for endoscope
Specula for endoscope. Unknown maker, England 1875-1885 CE.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 3 mm x 190 mm x 25 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A600267/10
- type:
- specula
Specula for endoscope
Specula for endoscope. Unknown maker, England 1875-1885 CE.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 170 mm x 28 mm x 28 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A600267/11
- type:
- specula
Specula for endoscope
Specula for endoscope. Unknown maker, England 1875-1885 CE.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 165 mm x 26 mm x 26 mm,
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- A600267/12
- type:
- speculum
