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This 1800s treasure was used to teach medical doctors on how to use an Ophthalmoscope to view a retina for analysis. It is called a Fisher’s Model Eye Scope with original stamp of W.H. Fisher on side of instrument. Included is the original box the instrument was sent in. Note the stamps of 3 cents and 6 cents of Washington on mailing package sent to R.B. Gregory from United Optical. The other common models of Fisher Scopes had paper inserts for early college students training. This is the graduation class that had front and back scope with powerful lenses to make analysis of live patient’s eye. Included are seven, 7, lenses of varying degrees used with scope for analysis. It is made of metal (brass) painted black, in excellent condition and a very nice display of medical training devices 100+ years ago. A corrective lens could also be placed on front and student would view interior for analysis of retina. Scope size is 3.25” tall x 3”. It rare instrument is in very good condition, but missing back slide piece. This rare treasure will highlight any collection of 100+ year old optometrist instruments.
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