SIMEON SNELL’S OPHTHALMIC ELECTRO-MAGNET
$150.00
Dimensions
Length of case: 6" or 15 cm.
Circa
1920
Description
An cased example of Snell’s ophthalmic Electro-Magnet. In superb condition but lacking one of its five ends or points.
Dr. Simeon Snell (1851-1909) was the first Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Sheffield’s Medical School and President of the British Medical Association–to name only two of his many achievements and honors. He pioneered the use of the electro-magnet in ophthalmic surgery and published a book on the topic: “The Electro-magnet and its employment in ophthalmic surgery” (1883).
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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
