Brief Description

Test tube agitator, hand operated with wooden clamps for test tubes which rise up and down as the crank handle is rotated. Made by F. M. Lautenschläger München

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, bronze and wood.

References

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Brief Description

Graduated beaker by Primus, in fluid ounces and drachms measurements in black transfer. Conical, with foot and pouring lip, plus white-coloured rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (transfer and coated).

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Brief Description

Small, graduated beaker with balance foot, conical body leading up to pouring lip at rim, and has etched measurements.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (etched).

References

Brief Description

Medium graduated beaker with cylindrical body flaring at rim with pouring lip, and rounded at base into balance foot. Transfer measurements in fluid ounces and drachms.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (transfer).

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Brief Description

Small tube-shaped measuring glass with minim measurements, plus brown, textured, cylindrical box for protection.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (etched), cardboard, and leatherette (tooled).

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Brief Description

Conical measuring glass with lip and foot, plus etched measurements of fluid ounces and drams; 4 fluid ounces.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (etched).

References

Brief Description

Conical measuring glass with lip and foot, plus etched measurements of fluid drams and ounces; ½ fluid ounces. Not moulded, has uneven wall.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (etched).

References

Brief Description

Conical measuring glass with flared rim, lip and foot, plus etched measurements of fluid ounces and drams; 1 ounce and 8 drams.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (etched).

References

Brief Description

Glass swizzle stick with slightly bent end and the remains of a disc shape on handle end.

History of Object

Used to stir solutions.

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Small, straight-sided bottle for "Methylene Blue", for photographic purposes. Wide neck with cork stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed), cork and contents.

References

Brief Description

Laboratory Manager's index book or "vade mecum" for formulae and addresses, used in the Department of Phyisology for laboratory experiments.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed), cardboard, leatherette and metal.

References

Brief Description

Distilling or boiling retort or flask, comprised of a bulbous base and long narrow neck.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Interview: Attwood, H.D., 1987 01 28; identification.
Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1659, no. 1659/12.

Brief Description

Two distilling retorts or flasks, consisting of a bulbous body with tapering spout angled from top, and tube outlet just behind spout.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Interview: Attwood, H.D., 1987 01 29: identification.

Brief Description

Two distilling retorts consisting of bulbous body with chambered swan neck and long tube outlet.

History of Object

Hansen-Pasteur's Flask.

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Interview: Attwood, H.D., 1987 01 28: identification.
Catalogue: Altmann, 1902. p.97, no. 209.

Brief Description

Kymograph or drum recorder, comprising a spinning drum turned manually by a system of cogs; by Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Copper, brass, iron and wire.

References

Interview: Cahill, Denis 1987 05 08.

Brief Description

Small wick bunsen burner with squat glass base and partial shield to prevent flame extinguishing from draughts.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and fibre.

References

Brief Description

Hand-cranked centrifuge, with Victorian black base with gilt borders, detachable wooden handle.

History of Object

University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted), wood (painted) and aluminium.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 1113-15.

Brief Description

Two shallow, convex Petri dishes.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 1253-54.

Brief Description

Shallow, convex Petri dish.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 1253-54.

Brief Description

Straight-sided, flat-bottomed Petri dish; green-tinged.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Straight-sided, flat-bottomed Petri dish; green-tinged.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Small, straight-sided, flat-bottomed Petri dish.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 1253-54.

Brief Description

Small, straight-sided, flat-bottomed Petri dish.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 1253-54.

Brief Description

Centrifuge pillar scales, or simply test-tube scales. Consists of iron tripod base supporting a hooked stem which suspends balance beam with test-tubes.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Iron (coated), metal and glass.

References

Brief Description

2-tube cast iron centrifuge. Bench-top vice type with cranking handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cast iron (painted), metal and wood (painted).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1113, no. 4805.
See registration number 3382 for tube holders and frame which fits in top of this apparatus to complete device.

Brief Description

Conical beaker with flared rim and pouring lip. Circular base. Two measuring scales engraved on one side; other side bears only one scale, no numerals.

History of Object

Previously part of Grimwade Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Glass (engraved).

References

Transfer documentation from University of Melbourne Art Collection, 22/11/88.

Brief Description

Conical beaker with pouring lip. Two measuring scales engraved on one side; other side has one scale only, with no numerals. Circular base.

History of Object

Previously part of Grimwade Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Glass (engraved).

References

Transfer documentation from University of Melbourne Art Collection, 22/11/88.

Brief Description

Conical beaker with pouring lip. Inscribed with measuring scales. Total capacity 8 Fldr.

History of Object

Previously part of Grimwade Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Glass (engraved).

References

Transfer documentation from University of Melbourne Art Collection, 22/11/88.

Brief Description

Two-tube cast iron centrifuge with metal tube holder and tubes. Drill-shaped centrifuge with bottom vice for clamping to benches and cranking handle.

History of Object

This centrifuge 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 museum collection of documents and artefacts to the University of Melbourne in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and iron.

References

Brief Description

Two metal cone-shaped test tube holders and glass tubes for a centrifuge. The test tube holders have a slightly flared lip, tapering down to a rounded bottom tip. The test tubes are more cone-shaped tapering to a more pointed tip.

History of Object

These test tube holders and tubes were 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 museum collection of documents and artefacts to the University of Melbourne in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and glass.

References

Brief Description

Glass bottle sealed with cork stopper labelled, "Picrocarmine 1882 JDK" which belonged to Dr. John Drummond Kirkland, first professor of Chemistry in the University of Melbourne. Dr. John Kirkland was lecturer in Chemistry in 1866-1882 and Professor in Chemistry from 1882 until his death in 1885. A small sample of the brown Picrocarmine powder is still sealed in the bottle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, cork and contents.

References

Brief Description

Metal centrifuge, upright, with T-shaped frame and stand, 2 tube-holders and ball weights hinged to horizontal pin. Tubes are spun by pushing metal spool and spring up and down spiral shaped central pin.

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

Metal.

References