Fascinating Medical Tuning Fork Set. Complete. England, 1950s

This amazing item is a complete set of metal tuning forks, made in England in the 1950s and in their original wooden case. The set is designed for medical use and preserves all its pieces in great condition. It can still be used to listen to sounds with different wavelengths and contains thirteen tuning forks of different sizes. The forks are made of metal and bear their respective engraved numbers. The wooden case designed to store the tools is also well preserved and keeps the original golden-brass lock. The tuning forks are marked with the engraved inscription SHEFFIELD RAGG ENGLAND. These words indicate that the set was made by Ragg, a company that manufactures tuning forks located in the United Kingdon. It was founded in Sheffield, England in 1841, and in 1927 they became the sole UK manufacturer of this kind of tools. The company is still active and the shop remains in Sheffield. Since 2012 it belongs to Uniplex (UK) Limited. This curious article was used to check the patients hearing level in the otolaryngologists office. The doctor would hit the forks from the biggest one to the smallest one and the patient would tell him if he or she could hear the sound or not. Depending on the patients hearing level, the doctor would determine the severity of their deafness. Today electronic devices are used for this task, so this set of tuning forks is a wonderful witness of past times that still keeps all its qualities. This set of tuning forks will be the best gift for an ENT specialist or for someone who loves charismatic pieces. Measurements (Case): 4.7 in / 12 cm. Height: 7.08 in / 18 cm.