Brief Description

Snakebite instrument with a percusso punctuator at one end, and a lancet in a threaded stowage at the other. Plated metal construction. Made by Mayer and Meltzer.

History of Object

Included in contents of Dr. James Jamieson's medical bag (registration number 74), who practiced in Warnambool and Melbourne, later lecturing in Obstetrics at Melbourne University. He died in 1916.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Allen and Hanburgs Limited Catalogue, page 522
AMA Museum catalogue.
Association card: Jamieson, James (Dr.).
Association file.

Brief Description

Small pointed blade that folds into tortoise shell handle. Is housed in rectangular, cloth covered container with sliding lid.

History of Object

Included in contents of Dr. James Jamieson's medical bag (registration number 74), who practiced in Warnambool and Melbourne, later lecturing in Obstetrics at Melbourne University. He died in 1916.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, shell, and cardboard.

References

Association file; AMA Museum catalogue; Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Milroy Matheson blood taking set in sterile cloth pack. Rolled in gamgee tissue and wrapped in sheeting, heat sterilized.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cloth and metal

References

Brief Description

Corrigan cautery set with spirit lamp. Lamp consists of a brass cylinder with screw on cap. Cautery has a detachable wooden handle and round iron. Set stored in a black rectangular case with green lining.

History of Object

This set was on sale in 1906 for 7/6D. Allen and Handbury's catalogue lists it in 1905 at 8/6D

Materials and Finishes

Brass, steel and wood (varnished).

References

Allen & Hanburys Ltd., Surgical Instruments Catalogue and Supplement, 1905, p. 457.

Brief Description

Lauder Brunton snake bite lancet with turned wooden body. Has two removable end caps, and hallowed central section for potassium permanganate crystals.

History of Object

Directions for use: First place ligature around the limp above the wound. Second make a small incision through the wound and rub with the potassium permanganate crystals. Moisten. Obtain services of doctor at once.

Materials and Finishes

Wood and metal.

References

Brief Description

Valved cupping glasses. Brass syringe and valve unit with three interchangeable cupping glasses made by Joseph Gray and Son, Sheffield.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, glass and wood (varnished).

References

Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Scarificator with twelve blades. Made of brass with adjusting screw for setting height of blades and gun like trigger for cocking blades. Blades released by pressing button. Scarifier used to make an incision and the cups were then placed over the cut. Air was evacuated from the cups using the spirit lamp provided

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (varnished, glass, brass and metal

References

Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Scarificator with twelve blades which operate in opposite directions, spring loaded action with button trigger. Brass body with steel blades and mechanism.

History of Object

Probably owned by L. Hunter

Materials and Finishes

Brass and steel.

References

Brief Description

Cupping glass, clear with ground flat surface on top.

History of Object

Possibly belongs to an existing set of glasses, either registration number 198 or 199.

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Cupping glass, clear with ground flat surface on top.

History of Object

Possibly belongs to an existing set of glasses, either registration number 197 or 198.

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Cupping glass, clear with ground flat surface on top.

History of Object

Possibly belongs to an existing set of glasses, either registration number 197 or 199.

Materials and Finishes

Glass

References

Brief Description

Artificial leech consisting of a brass instrument containing a circular steel blade and two suction tubes. The blade is rotated against the skin by pulling on a cord. Made by J. G. Birck (senior) in Berlin.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, glass and cork.

References

Brief Description

Cupping glass, clear with ground flat surface on top.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Cauterizing iron with a turned wooden handle and a rectangular shaped iron with rounded edges at the end of the stem. Made by Albert Martin and Company.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Iron, wood and brass.

References

Brief Description

Portable box set of thermo-cautery equipment, including extension piece, threaded handle and spirit lamp. Irons include straight, knife shape and pointed. Corked blue bottle labeled "Benzole". Wooden case with molded interior, velvet lined lid and blue velvet iron holder. Hinged lid with handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, velvet, glass, metal and cork.

References

Brief Description

Two ¾-inch wide tourniquet wound on to wooden peg.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cltoh, wood, paper (printed) and metal.

References

Brief Description

Three No. 0 Behring venules by Bayer, for the sterile collection of blood. Consists of test-tube-like base, with pierced rubber stopper housing glass-encased needle cannula.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber and stainless steel.

References

Brief Description

Three Behring venules for Bayer, for the sterile collection of blood. Consists of test-tube-like base with pierced rubber stopper housing glass-encased needle cannula, plus direction sheet.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber and stainless steel.

References

Brief Description

Assortment of Petit's spiral tourniquets, in brass with canvas and other material for straps, and leather pads.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal, fabric and stone.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 45, no. 160.

Brief Description

Petit's spiral tourniquet, in chrome with canvas for straps and leather pad.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, leather, canvas and fabric.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 45, no. 160.

Brief Description

Pronged-buckle type tourniquet, in brass with canvas strap and leather pad.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, canvas and leather.

References

Brief Description

Chrome tourniquet with feed roller, and canvas strap.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and canvas.

References

Brief Description

Folding gum lancet with bone handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and bone.

References

Catalogue: Mayer & Meltzer, 1900. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 102, Fig. 2235.

Brief Description

Three fold-away bleeding lancets with splaying, tortoiseshell handle, in small, black leatherette box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leatherette, metal, tortoiseshell, paper and fabric.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 230, no. 1077.

Brief Description

Empty lancet box in dark brown leatherette with printed paper interior.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leatherette, paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Lortat-Jacob cryocautery by Drapier, with ten points and handle, and in flat case with reptile-textured tan leatherette and yellow woollen lining. Has direct loading central relaxing tube.

History of Object

Previously belonged to the Alfred Hospital. Sold through W. Ramsay (Surgical) Limited, of 340 Swanston Street, Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Copper, metal, synthetic, paper (printed), wood, leatherette and wool.

References

Brief Description

Cryocautery set by Drapier with six points and tan-encased handle, in leatherette fitted case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Copper, metal and synthetic.

References

Brief Description

Paquelin thermo-cautery with irons, extension piece, threaded handle, with spirit lamp andother bottle. In fitted and high leatherette case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, ivory, ebony, rubber, wood, leatherette, velvet and glass.

References

Brief Description

Galvano-cautery set with 3 burners, an extension and simple pattern handle in ebony. Fitted leatherette case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal, ebony, ivory, wood, velvet and leatherette.

References

Brief Description

Galvano-cautery set with 6 burners, needles and needle handles. Also special handle for dental work. Main handle missing, but has attachment cord. In case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, copper, synthetic, fibre, glass, wire, wood, leatherette, satin and velvet.

References

Catalogue: Allen and Hanbury, 1905: p.819.

Brief Description

Schech galvano-cautery set, Universal type with 10 burners, mirror, 5 needles and simple type handle, by Mayer and Meltzer. Also used for electrolytic removal of hair. In fitted case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, copper, ivory, bone, wire, wood, leatherette, satin, velvet and glass (silvered).

References

Catalogue: Allen and Hanbury, 1905: pp.818-9.

Brief Description

Web tourniquet by Novelty Products Co. Spring-action buckle with cream band and felt pad, in plain cardboard box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Tape (cloth), felt, metal and cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Two 12-bladed scarifiers in braass, with adjusting screw for setting heights of blades, gun-like trigger for cocking blades, and blades released by pressing another button. Also two fitted polished cases and two glass bottles.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal, glass, cork, wood (polished) and velvet.

References

Brief Description

Small silver lancet case with flip-top lid, containing six tortoiseshell-covered lancets.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Silver, tortoiseshell and metal.

References

Brief Description

Size 70 body scarificator, being a small blade with stem handle, in original packet.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Snake bite lancet outift with receptacle for treatment crystals. Wooden case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, metal and strychnine.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 322, no. 322/5.

Brief Description

Two 18ml plain venules, number 0, by Bayer. Consists of tube with stopper pierced by sealed needle tube.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber and metal.

References

Brief Description

Strychnine snake bite kit as arranged by Dr. Randle (Rendle?), including Dr Mueller's antidote of Strychnia. Includes syringe and tablets, booklet and questionnaire for study.

History of Object

Kit sold by Dr Rendle of Brisbane, c. 1892. Dr Rendle was apparently liaising with snake curator at the Queensland Museum, for both to study snake bites.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted), paper (coated and printed), wood, metal, cardboard and glass.

References

Supplementary File: letter by C.A. Campbell tells how kit might come to Medical History Unit.

Brief Description

Blood letting cupping set, comprised of five cupping glasses with four padding covers in chamois, scarificator, glass spirit bottle and lamp. In fitted box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal, glass, leather (chamois), wood (polished) and velvet.

References

Book: Bennion, Elizabeth , 1979. Antique Medical Instruments: pp. 45-46.

Brief Description

Panquelin's Thermo-Cauterie, in box. Consists of spirit jar, spirit burner, and two cautery burners. Box is wood with purple lining; covered in imitation leather. Box fitting and plated with white metal. Handle missing, as is rubber bellows. Cautery burner (.1) is a straight, cutting cautery burner; cautery burner (.2) is a fine-point cautery burner.

History of Object

Owned by W.R. Angus (?).

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, wood and cloth.

References

Old paper label found loose in box.
Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 10181B and 10181C.

Brief Description

Pocket snake-bite kit, housed in a small black case with hinged lid and push-button clasp. Interior is lined with purple cloth and holds one glass-barrelled syringe, capacity 2 drams, with metal ends and rubber plunger; two removable needles, also metal, of different sizes; two small glass bottles, each stoppered and sealed with wax, one of which is empty, one containing a milky white substance; small measure consisting of a well carved into a block of ebony; false lid of case conceals a small rectangle of muslin and a tiny bundle of short, fine wires. Also contains instruction sheet.

Label on larger bottle reads, "PURE/CHLORIDE OF LIME/Keep the bottle tightly stoppered, and expose to/light as little as possible." Paper label on smaller bottle, "PURE ALCOHOL".

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, wood, paper and cloth.

References

Brief Description

Paquelin's thermocautery set with spirit lamp, 1 blunt and 1 sharp platinum points, bottle to hold painter's benzine with double-way inlet/outlet attachment for lid, 1 rubber tube, cautery iron, metal instrument case. Missing from set are a rubber pump and tube attachment to benzine bottle.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Item was originally donated in 1985 by Mr. Leonard Murphy (surgeon) of Hawthorn.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, rubber and glass.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1895. "Instrument Catalogue". London, p.401.

Brief Description

Set of four cautery irons, fitting into one screw socket, metal and wood handle, in leather case with red velvet lining. Cautery iron head shapes are flat disc, bulbous circle, curved arrow and spear point.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wood and fabric.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1895. "Instrument Catalogue". London, p.597-98.

Brief Description

Paquelin's thermocautery set with square metal bottle with double way inlet/outlet attachments, dual dial for function as spirit lamp and burner, 1 blunt and 1 sharp platinum points, metal and wooden cautery iron with metal extension rod, in black leatherette case with velvet lining.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Cauery set originally belonged to Dr. F. Langlands and was donated by his son, Dr. K. Langlands, in 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wood, leatherette and fabric.

References

Brief Description

Paquelin's thermocautery set with round spirit lamp, bottle to hold painter's benzine with double-way inlet/outlet attachment for lid, cautery iron with wood and bone handle, 1 blunt and 1 sharp platinum points, double rubber ball pump with remains of rubber tubing, in wooden case with maroon velvet lining.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Wood, fabric, metal, bone and glass.

References

Brief Description

Set of three metal veterinary fleams in varied sizes for bleeding animals, attached to animal horn handle. Fleams fold into cavity in handle.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Horn and metal.

References

Book: Elizabeth Bennion, 1979. "Antique Medical Instruments". University of California Press, p.220.

Brief Description

Scarifier with 12 blades, operating in opposite directions and activated by button trigger. Brass with steel blades and mechanism.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Brass and steel.

References

Brief Description

Petit's spiral tourniquet with brass screw and fittings, leather pad and red-brown herring-bone patterned material for straps.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Brass, leather and material.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd. 1906. "Catalogue..." p.45.

Brief Description

Silvered metal spirit lamp with cotton wick.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and cotton.

References

Brief Description

Gum lancet with tortoiseshell handle. Now fixed but groove on blade and break in tortoiseshell suggests it may have been retractable or had a second blade opening to opposite end.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and tortoiseshell.

References

Catalogue: Mayer and Meltzer, 1900. "Catalogue..." p.103.

Brief Description

Gum lancet, retractable into tortoiseshell handle.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and tortoiseshell.

References

Book: Bennion, Elizabeth, 1979. Antique Medical Instruments: p. 178.