Endoscope with attachments

Made:
1875-1885 in England
Endoscope (for aural, rectal or urethral use), in case Endoscope (for aural

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Endoscope (for aural, rectal or urethral use), in case
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Endoscope (for aural
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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

Leather case for endoscope

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
Eyepiece lens for endoscope

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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