#2085 • Elvis Presley Ophthalmoscope Used by Tish Henley

Part of Artifacts of Hollywood & Music (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $3,000-$5,000 Elvis Presley Ophthalmoscope in Original Case W/Attachments Used on Tour by Personal Nurse Tish Henley W/LOA - This ophthalmoscope was used on Elvis Presley by his personal nurse Letetia "Tish" Henley Kirk. Tish Henley was Elvis' personal nurse from 1968 to 1977, and lived behind the Graceland mansion with her husband and their two daughters from 1973 to 1983. She worked on call at the Graceland mansion and often on tour with Elvis and took care of the entire Presley family under the supervision of Elvis' long time trusted physician Dr. George Nichopoulos. According to the letter of authenticity from Tish Henley, this instrument was used on tour to check pupil reaction in Elvis' eyes and to check cornea for abrasions, and was used on Elvis and other tour members as well. The device will come housed in the original hard case with several attachments.