Brief Description

Set of eighteen eye instruments packed in black partioned case with purple velvet lining. Made by J. Weiss and Son, London, c.1880.

History of Object

Associated with registration number 64.20

Materials and Finishes

Metal, card and fabric.

References

Supplementary file

Brief Description

Very small hypodermic case in black leatherette containing nine tiny tubes of tiny ophthalmic tablets, with tiny glass beaker and swizzle stick.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, metal, leatherette, velvet, satin, glass, cork, paper (printed) and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Rubber-ball pump part of lacrymal syringe, consisting of hen's egg shaped container with black feeding stopper which would channel contents to syringe.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Rubber.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 545.

Brief Description

Probe syringe for the lacrymal passages. Finger ring pump, cylindrical body and tapering nozzle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 544-5.
"Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary" (26th ed.), p.1302, syringe - probes.

Brief Description

Boxed set of 40 concave and convex lenses (trial glasses), 0.25 to 3.5mm in thickness, for optical examination. Each lens has its depth etched on, and sits in own compartment.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (ground), wood, metal, leatherette, velvet and satin.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 744-6, called "Trial Glass Sets".

Brief Description

Purse set of 53 lenses ("trial glasses") being spherical- and cylindrical-concave and spherical- and cylindrical-convex. Each is metal rimmed with handle, in own pouch. Thicknesses from 0.25 to 3.0mm.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leather, metal and glass.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 744-6, called "Trial glass set".

Brief Description

Boxed set of ophthalmic instruments by Weiss. Most of the instruments have ivory handles and are in a lift-out compartment in leatherette case with purple velvet lining.

History of Object

Barry Hill's widow showed this set to Dr D. Lawson, who in turn showed and passed it on to Professor G.W. Crock (Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital), who in turn thought it would be a fine set for the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Iron, metal, wood, velvet, leatherette and paper (printed).

References

File: Correspondence File. Crock, Gerard W. (Professor); Lawson, D. (Dr.).
Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 637, no. 637/2.

Brief Description

Two ophthalmology instrument sets by Weiss. 12 surgical instruments with ivory handles, in fitted and flat box with leatherette covering.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ivory, metal, wood, leatherette, velvet and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small ophthalmology instrument set by Weiss. Six surgical instruments with ivory handles, in fitted box with leatherette covering.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ivory, metal, wood, velvet and leatherette.

References

Brief Description

Small ophthalmology instrument set, consisting of six surgical instruments with ivory handles in fitted box. Instruments are thicker than is usual.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ivory, metal, wood, leatherette, velvet and silk.

References

Brief Description

Incomplete set of 4 cataract knives with ebony handles. Consisting of 2 Graefe's and 2 Desmarres' knives. In fitted leatherette case for 6 knives.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ebony, metal, wood, leatherette and velvet.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 679, no. 679/2-6, and p. 680, on. 680/1.

Brief Description

Unrelated set of 4 cataract knives varying in width from fine to wide. In fitted leatherette case. 3 knives have ebony handles, one has metal.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, ivory and wood. (?)

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 679, no. 679/2-6.

Brief Description

Ophthalmological curette or scoop set of Meibomian or Chalazion cysts, by Mayer, Meltzer and Jackson. Consists of 8 curettes which fit into double-ended handle. In fitted wooden box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, cooper, wood, leatherette and synthetic.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 731, no. 731/3-11.

Brief Description

Set of four varying apertures in leather pouch with flap.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leather and metal.

References

Brief Description

Anel's lachrymal syringe, all metal with 3 canulae, in fitted leatherette case. Syringe has ring finger grips and ring plunger.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, leather, leatherette and wood.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p.721A, no. 721/23.

Brief Description

Small metal ophthalmic tablet case containing 5 tiny tubes of ophthalmic tablets. Case interior has partitions and hinged brackets.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, paper (printed), cork and contents.

References

Brief Description

Herschel prism of Landolt using the frame of Stokes' lens, by Crétès. Consists of 2 prisms which are rotated against each other by sliding knob along handle. In case.

History of Object

"The invention by John Herschell (1792-1871) to produce continuously moving images by rotating two prisms against each other was most important for the development of orthoptics. Landolt placed such a pair of prisms into the frame of a Stokes' lens..." [see first reference]

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, wood, leatherette and velvet.

References

Book: "Hirschberg's History of Ophthalmology, Volume 11 (Part 2): Optical Instruments", 1986; pp. A145 and A147. Fig. 387.

Brief Description

Swivelling convex lens attachment, which turns on a cylindrical piece.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, brass and metal.

References

Brief Description

Retractor for either eye, with scraper on other end, by Chiron.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 657.

Brief Description

Ophthalmic double-ended director and proibe, with screw-on caps.

History of Object

Owned by H.L.B.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 668, no. 668/4.

Brief Description

Large set of ophthalmic test lenses (trial glasses). Contains over 200 test lenses, meter gauge, a "Kostules" rule, ophthalmoscope, test lens frames, and other lens fittings, in fitted case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, brass, wood (varnished), plastic, silk and fabric.

References

Brief Description

"Selvyt" polishing cloth in beige with brown printing, presumably used to clean ophthalmic test lenses.

History of Object

Cloth came in an ophthalmic test lens (trial glasses) case; presumably used to clean these.

Materials and Finishes

Cloth (printed).

References

Brief Description

Vision-testing test types on cardboard page, with six point sizes. Reading test types telling of the Great Fire of London, with printed music bar at bottom of page.

History of Object

Associated with registration number 2092 (box in which it arrived).

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 751B, no. 751/12-15.

Brief Description

Portable perimeter by Weiss, consisting of 4 brass and lead stands with large magnifying glass, large Liebreich's ophthalmoscope, chin rest and part of testing arc. In case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal, lead, glass (ground and silvered), velvet and wood.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 590-92.

Brief Description

Three pairs of pince-nez without rims, having gold-plated nose bridge and clips, and pierced holes at side. Two pairs probably used as demonstration or test models.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal (gold plated), paper, leatherette, velvet, synthetic and vinyl.

References

Brief Description

Two pairs pince-nez with synthetic green frames, circular lenses and gold-plated nose bridge with clips.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, synthetic, metal (gold plated), leatherette and felt.

References

Brief Description

Bi-focal lense spectacles with imitation-tortoiseshell frames and gold-plated nose bridge; flexible arms.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (gold-plated), wire, synthetic, velvet and leatherette.

References

Brief Description

Circular-lense spectacles with tortoiseshell frames and flexible arms, and tortoiseshell nose bridge.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, tortoiseshell, metal, leatherette and velvet.

References

Brief Description

Two circular blue-tinted lense spectacles with tortoiseshell frames, gold plated nose bridge and wire arms.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (tinted), tortoiseshell and metal (?gold plated).

References

Brief Description

Hand-made wire-frame spectacles with oval lenses set at angle below high nose bridge, and fine arms with loop at end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, cloth and velvet.

References

Brief Description

Three pairs of oval-lense spectacles with ?gold-plated wire rims and flexible wire arms.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (gold palted), glass, fibre, velvet, leatherette and paper.

References

Brief Description

Test-type book for vision testing, entitled "Optotypi ad Visum Determinandum" from D=1,5 to D=4, in English, French, German and Italian.

History of Object

In U.K., available through Williams & Norgate, [address] Henrietta St., Covent Garden, London; [address] South Frederick St., Edinburgh.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and fibre.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 587.

Brief Description

Manchester's ophthalmic nickel-plated copper dressing tray, by Mayer and Meltzer.

History of Object

Reference includes an explanatory appended paragraph.

Materials and Finishes

Copper (nickel-plated).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1626, no. 647/3.

Brief Description

Ophthalmological surgical instrument kit in fitted leatherette case by J. Weiss and Son. Various makers; includes scissors, retractors, scalpels, forceps, scoops, curettes, etc.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ivory, metal (plated), wood, leatherette and velvet.

References

Brief Description

Davidson's double optometer. Consists of two wooden wheels with series of lenses along the edges, and with trial frames, plus fittings for mounting and for test cards.

History of Object

Lenses adjust from "Plano" to +7 and to -8.

Materials and Finishes

Wood (stained), brass and glass (ground).

References

Book: Hirschberg's History of Ophthalmology, 1986: pp. A33-A39, particularly Figs. 85, 86 and 87.

Brief Description

Colour-scale test kit. Contains numerous colour scale slides, hair background and eye background, in fitted case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (polished), glass, metal (coated), cardboard, leatherette and leather.

References

Brief Description

Cloth-backed sight testing chart no. 1, adapted from Landolt's Optotype by Drs. Halley and Hogg, Medical Inspectors of State Schools, Tasmania. From D=6/6 to D=6/60.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cloth.

References

Brief Description

Cloth-backed Snellen's sight testing chart no. 2, for the Education Department of Victoria. From D:6 to D:60.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cloth.

References

Brief Description

Test type strips from D=60 to D=6 and from single to multiple letters.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Assortment of four cardboard test types for sight evaluation. (.4) has children's pictures alongside the types; (.3) coincides with Schrift-scalen of Jaeger.

History of Object

(.4): C.W. Dixey & Son (Opticians to the King), [address] London.
(.3): written note by Mitchell says that the O.S.S. Classes used 24 point and 18 point, being about J14.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Four metal and glass eyepieces, two sizes, manufactured by the Australian Optical Company. The lenses were manufactured by the Munitions Supply Laboratories, where they were probably tested.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, plastic and glass.

References

Brief Description

Anel's lachrymal syringe, metal frame with ring plunger and finger grips, glass barrel, rubber piston, 2 straight canulae, 1 curved canula. Black leatherette instrument case with maroon velvet and silk lining.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Originally donated by Dr. M. Curzon in 1950.

Materials and Finishes

Leatherette, metal, glass, fabric, rubber and wood.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd. 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances". p.544.

Brief Description

Anel's lachrymal syringe, metal frame and ring plunger, glass barrel, leather piston, 2 straight canulae, 1 curved canula with bulbous head. Black leatherette insrument case with brown velvet and maroon silk lining.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Originally donated by Dr. Archibald Macdonald.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, leatherette, fabric, wood and leather.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1889. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances". p.158.
Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances". p.544.

Brief Description

Anel's lachrymal syringe, metal frame, ring plunger and finger grips, glass barrel, leather piston, 2 straight canulae, 2 curved canula. Black leather case with red silk and maroon velvet lining.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, leather fabric and wood.

References

Brief Description

Ophthalmic instrument with metal curette and spatule, co-joined onto ivory handle and lids.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Ivory and metal.

References

Brief Description

Stainless steel cataract knife with narrow handle and long thin blade, held in cardboard product box. Knife is size 4, inscribed on handle.

History of Object

This knife was donated along with an ophthalmoscope set (see registration number 4128) in March 1995 by Dr. Neal Edwards.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel, cardboard and ink.

References

Brief Description

Five 0.8cm Intra-Ocular round glass lenses, held in a white cardboard box. Lenses designed by Mr. Harold Ridley, surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, for inserting behind the iris.

History of Object

These lenses were originally obtained by Mr. John Bignell, House Surgeon with Harold Ridley at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, 1950. Mr. Bginell went to work at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in 1951.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Metal ophthalmic forceps with ridge near tip of prongs for holding and inserting Intra-Ocular lenses. Forceps manufactured by Dixey, London, according to Surgeon Harold Ridley's design.

History of Object

These forceps were originally purchased by Mr. John Bignell, House Surgeon with Harold Ridley at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, 1950. Mr. Bignell went to work at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in 1951.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Packet of four "Ernst Grieschaber" curved corneal needles, used by surgeon John Bignell, during the procedure of inserting an Intra-Ocular lense behind a patient's iris.

History of Object

These corneal needles were originally purchased by Mr. John Bginell, House Sugeon with Harold Ridley at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, 1950. Mr. Bignell went to work at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in 1951.

Materials and Finishes

Paper, ink and metal.

References

Brief Description

Metal rectangular Intra-Ocular Lense holder with three indented rods set in frame and clip-down bar at top. Lense holder manufactured by Range in England according to surgeon Harold Ridley's design.

History of Object

This lense holder was originally purchased by Mr. John Bignell, House Surgeon with Harold Ridley at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, 1950. Mr. Bignell went to work at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in 1951.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Ivory strabisometer with divisions and figures marked in black for measuring the angle of a squint: 0° to 15°.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Ivory (ink).

References

Catalogue: cf. Arnold and Sons. 1885. "Catalogue..." p.144.

Brief Description

Set of eight ivory-handled ophthalmic instruments, including iridectomy knife (.1), cataract spoon (.2), spud (.3), strabismus hook (.4), corneal cautery (.5), paracentesis needle and probe (.6), hook (.7) and spoon (.8).

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Ivory and metal.

References

Catalogue: Arnold & Sons, 1895.

Brief Description

Cautery (Wordsworth's) for fistula lachrymatis with ebonite handle.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and ebonite.

References

Catalogue: Arnold & Sons, 1895. p. 156.

Brief Description

Eye speculum, similar to the Arnold and Sons improved model. All metal, with screw mechanism.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Arnold & Sons, 1895, p. 152. Also in 1885 edition.

Brief Description

Iris forceps, silvery metal handle with grooved metal grip and brass (?) cross-action pincers.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

In wooden box with registration number 4446.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Arnold & Sons, 1895. p. 149.

Brief Description

Curved metal iris forceps - stainless steel.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Catalogue: Down, 20th ed. p. K26.

Brief Description

Cataract knife (Beer's), all metal, stainless steel.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Catalogue: Down, 20th ed. p. K3.

Brief Description

Graefe's muscle hook, large size, stainless steel with metal handle.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

In wooden box with registration number 4446.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Catalogue: Down, 21st ed. p. K7.

Brief Description

Desmarre's retractor, metal, used in eye surgery. All metal with ridges on handle.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

In wooden box with registration number 4446.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Catalogue: Down, 21st ed. p. K10.

Brief Description

Five metal lachrymal probes (4 silver and 1 gold/brass) in metal case. All different sizes.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

In wooden box with registration number 4446.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, plate, silver and brass/gold.

References

Catalogue: Down, 21st ed. p. K30.

Brief Description

Fixation forceps. All metal with single tooth at the end of one jaw which fits into slots at end of other jaw.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

In wooden box with registration number 4446.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Brief Description

Forceps, stainless steel, with fenestrated arms, blunt ended, with grooving inside ends.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

In wooden box with registration number 4446.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Brief Description

Double ended metal ophthalmic scoop.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

In wooden box with registration number 4446.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Double-ended ophthalmic spud.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

In wooden box with registration number 446.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Schioetz Tonometer in original blue velvet and satin lined black case. two slotted weights marked "10" and "7.5" are included, together with smooth 'button' attachment. Scale of instrument reads from 0-20. Serial number 2183 is engraved at zero end of scale. Weight pin marked 5.5. Compartment under lid contains card with instructions scale for conversion to mmHg.

History of Object

Donated by Margaret Davis.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, velvet, satin and leatherette.

References

Catalogue: Allen & Hanburys, 1930, no. 6244.
Dictionary: Butterworths Medical Diuctionary, 1978.