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Galezowski tubular ophthalmoscope 1870

Galezowski tubular ophthalmoscope is beautifully engraved:
“Ophthalmoscope du Dr. Galezowski, Robert et Collin à Paris, No. 171, Breveté . s.g.d.g.”

Xavier Galezowski (1832 – 1907) was a prominent ophthalmologist in Paris in the 19th century. He was originally from Ukraine. He invented several ophthalmoscopes. This was the first.
The manufacturer, “Robert et Collin à Paris” was the successor to the famous “Maison Charrière” since 1866. According to Davis/Dreyfuss they published a catalogue in 1867. In 1876, the name had already changed to “Collin & Cie” so the instrument dates to 1870.