A laryngoscope or rhinoscope in an unlined finished wood case, measuring 17.5 x 9.5 x 5 cm. The case lid is engraved "Beleuchtungs-Instrument" and has additional information in German. The name of the manufacturer is stamped in gold letters on the inner lid: Georg Wolf GmbH, Berlin N.W. 6, Karlstrasse 18. The case is divided into two compartments, one of which holds the electric cord. The other compartment has a wooden instrument rack which holds the parts of the instrument, including: a mirror/lens on a rod which attaches at a right angle and a right-angled handle with electrical outlet on one end and two small light bulbs on the other. The instrument was donated by Laurence Selling, M.D., in November 1964, and is in good condition.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 56
Digital photograph of a German "Beleuchtungs-Instrument" (laryngoscope or rhinoscope) in an unlined wooden case. The case has been opened to reveal the instrument within, and the name of the manufacturer can be seen printed in gold on the inner lid. The case is shown on a gray counter.
ca. 1906-1948