Description
Sach’s Transillumination Lamp was used for the localization of tumors in the eye wall and dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. While unsigned this example is likely French. A near identical lamp is shown in den Tonkelaar, et al’s EYE AND INSTRUMENTS (1996)–see images.
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M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974