Reference NumberMIMM/2009-1/185
TitleDilating Nasal Speculum
Date1900-1949
DescriptionThis is a Dilating Nasal Speculum, made of metal. It features two lever handles with a spring mechanism and a screw joint by the bolt, which can be twisted off to completely detach the components. Internally, one handle is engraved with a circled "f", and each jaw with the number 36. One jaw has a hole towards the screw-joint. The jaws are conical in shape, to be inserted into the nostrils.
Extent1 item
Dimensions110mm x 30mm x 40mm
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameSpeculum
TermSpeculum
Nasal Surgical Procedures
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/5768Murnane; John I. (1888-1969); Physician1888-1969
DS/UK/5769Murnane; Irene Alice (1903-2006); Locum Doctor1903-2006
DS/UK/2271Sexton; William Henry (1894-1961); physician1894-1961
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