Historical information

Please refer to The Wood Library for further information about this piece. URL: https://www.woodlibrarymuseum.org/museum/item/664/jackson-laryngoscope

Physical description

Chevalier Jackson direct laryngoscope, with attached small light bulb inside the internal blade. Brass coated piece with a large size. This piece has a discoloured and beaten surface with visible hit marks, deformation at the back of the blade and green spots in handle area. The hand anatomic handle is faceted and designed with a thumb rest section at the angle. Welding sections are visible along the blade base external canal and handle attachment area. No inscriptions.

Inscriptions & markings

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