1885/87 US Patent Tuning Fork: unusually small & complex

1885/87 US Patent Tuning Fork: unusually small & complex

$195.00

1885/87 US Patent Tuning Fork: unusually small & complex

Dimensions

5.25"

Circa

1887

Country of manufacture

North America

Categories: Medicine, Diagnostics

Description

D.W. Segrove received two patents for this tuning fork: one in 1885 and the second in 1887, shown in first image. It is distinguished by its small size and innovative adjustability. Tuning forks of this kind were used in the diagnose and evaluation of hearing loss as well as other applications. 

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US 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: mgordon1940@gmail.com or 718-541-5974