A drawing of a Brunton Auriscope as described by John Brunton in 1865. This device is a short tube with openings for viewing, light, and to connect cone speculum that is inserted into the ear. The light focus is provided through a large funnel on the side of the tube, and a candle can be used to create artificial light. A mirror inside the tube allows the light to be directed for better vision. A magnifying lens in the eyepiece (eyepieces) allows the physician to examine the inner ear with better clarity.