Box for auriscope

Black box with blue satin and velvet lining for auriscope. The inside of the box is divided into several shapes to welcome the different auriscope attachments. The outer bottom right edge of the box base reads the printed inscription 'MADE IN ENGLAD'. Inside the box a partly faded label reads ' TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE HANDLE THE (...) SHOULD BE REMOVED WHEN EXHAUSTED'.

Belonged to Mr Victor Brooks, a purser with the New Zealand Shipping Co and Port Line 1941-1972. He worked for Cunard until his retirement in 1979.

Object Details

ID: TOA0117.1
Type: Box for auriscope
Display location: Not on display
Creator: George Gowland
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Brooks Collection
Measurements: Overall: 40 x 170 x 110 mm
Parts: auriscope