14 - Medical Equipment - boxed sets for specific procedures - predominantly early Victorian

Series 14 - Medical Equipment - boxed sets for specific procedures - predominantly early Victorian

Description

Including enema and purging equipment, stomach pumps, bleeding and cupping.

Inventory Listing

MHM00191	Enema and Stomach Pump Marked on side of syringe, "MAYER & MELTZER MAKERS LONDON" Trademark depicting a lion and unicorn either side of a heraldic shield.
	Brief Description Combined stomach pump and enema syringe consisting of a metal syringe, tubes, ivory nozzles and other accessories. There is also a wooden box with a molded interior to house the components. The syringe is marked Mayer and Meltzer Makers, London. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (painted), ivory, rubber, cotton and wood. References Supplementary file. Creator Counsell, Dr. Walter D. Date range c. 1890 Inventory Identifier MHM00191 Series 14
MHM00235	Enema and Pump Marked on side of syringe: "MAYER & MELTZER MAKERS LONDON". Trademark depicts a lion and unicorn either side of a heraldic shield.
	Brief Description Combined stomach pump and enema syringe. Has two ivory metal enema tubes, one oesophageal pipe, a vulcanite mouth gag and long enema stomach tube with metal cylinders. Wooden case with maroon velvet lining. History of Object Bronze (plated), ivory, synthetic, cotton and wood. Materials and Finishes References Supplementary file Creator Not known Inventory Identifier MHM00235 Series 14
MHM00236	Enemator and Stomach Pump Bearing Savars trademark on paper label inside case.
	Brief Description Combined stomach pump and enemator syringe consisting of a metal syringe with a flute key lever, tubes, ivory nozzles and other accessories. There is also a wooden box with a moulded interior for components. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal (chromed), ivory, rubber, cotton and wood. References Label taped on case. Creator Angus, Mrs. R. Quantity 8 See supplementary file Inventory Identifier MHM00236 Series 14
MHM04007	Set: combined stomach pump and enema set On both stomach pump and enema: "S MAW SON & THOMPSON LONDON/TRADE MARK".
	Brief Description Combined stomach pump and enema syringe, 2 oesophageal tubes, vulcanite mouth-gag, 2 enema tubes, 4 bone rectum pipes, wooden cone-shaped instrument for treating prolapsed piles, metal cylinder attachment for pump/enema apparatus, all in mahogany case. Brass apparatus with bone handle and "flute key" lever. 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 Brass, wood, bone, metal, fabric and rubber. References Catalogue: Allen and Hanburys, Ltd. c.1900. "Surgical Instruments." London, p.277. Creator Australian Medical Association (Victoria Branch) Date range c. 1890 - c. 1910 Quantity 1 item ([case]: 35.5 x 10.0 x 24.7 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM04007 Series 14
MHM04085	Pump and enema: combined stomach pump and enema kit Pump: "Joseph Gray & Son/Truss Works/Sheffield".
	Brief Description Combined stomach pump and enema syringe with bone handle and flute key lever, 1 enema tube, 2 oesophageal pipes, vulcanite mouth gag and wooden cap, 2 bone rectum pipes, cylinder attachment for stomach pump/enema apparatus, 6 needles and 1 canula, in mahogany case with purple velvet lining and key. History of Object This kit was originally used by Dr. George Thomas Howard (1856-1934) and were donated by Mr. Alan Willey to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museumin August 1995. Materials and Finishes Metal, rubber, bone, wood and fabric. References Creator Willey, Mr. A. Date range 1860? - 1900? Quantity 1 item (6.6 x 31.4 x 8.2 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM04085 Series 14

Published by the Centre for the Study of Health and Society, December 2004
Listed by Ann Brothers, Kate Naughton and Louise Murray
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