Brief Description

Dial face thermometer, in watch-style case, calibrated from twenty five to one hundred and ten degrees fahrenheit. Probable serial number 3378.

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 and glass

References

AMA Museum catalogue.
Association card: Jamieson, James (Dr.)
Association files.

Brief Description

Dudgeon type sphygmograph used for recording the pulse at the wrist., clockwork drive for paper tape. Made by Arnold and Sons, London. Serial Number 2516. Stored in black case with purple satin lining.

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) & cloth

References

Association file; AMA Museum catalogue.

Brief Description

Liebereich ophthalmoscope, simple type with hinged magnifying glass. Packed in black case with purple cloth lining. Made by Mawson and Thompson in London, United Kingdom.

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, glass, cloth and cardboard

References

Association file; AMA Museum catalogue.

Brief Description

Curved metal spout and light with cylindrical handle for housing batteries.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Brief Description

Dudgeon type Sphygmograph used to record the pulse at the wrist with clock work drive for paper tape. Made by J. Ganter, London, serial number 326.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated) and cloth

References

Brief Description

Martin type Sphygmonanometer, consisting of a wooden base, a wooden upright with scale and mercury tube, a metal inflating pump and a rubber cushion with cloth cover and leather strap. Made under the supervision of W. J. McCaw at he Physiological Laboratory Melbourne about 1905.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, cloth , metal, glass and rubber.

References

Allen & Hanbury's Surgical Instruments Catalogue and Supplement p. 855

Brief Description

Marey sphygmograph, brass construction with bamboo and steel stylus. Supplied in black case with purple lining, also holding an ink bottle. Made in France by Breguet clockwork mechanics. Probably serial number 57201

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, wood and cloth

References

Brief Description

Mackenzie ink polygraph, capable of taking pulses at two separate locations on the
subject. Comes with case and accessories. All tambour membranes damaged. Designed by James Mackenzie.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, celluloid and rubber.

References

Mackenzie, James Diseases of the Heart, 1910, pp. 72-73.
Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Ophthalmoscope with fold away handle, adjustable brass dials with a variety of lenses set in them and a number of discs that can be inserted into a clasp on the ophthalmoscope. A cloth covered case painted black is also provided.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, natural fibre (painted and dyed) and glass.

References

Allen & Hanburys, Ltd., Surgical Instruments Catalogue and Supplement, 1905, pp. 494-495
Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Ophthalmoscope with screw on handle. Low geared brass wheel which when turned rotates a numbered disc relative to a set of lenses of varying magnifications. Round mirrored discs on reverse side to accommodate revolving lenses. Object is stored in a folding case with a large magnifying glass strapped to the lid.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, synthetic, satin and velvet

References

Brief Description

Leibreich's simple ophthalmoscope with screw on handle and hinged lens clasp with removable lens, which folds down over aperture. Mirror surface on reverse side. Two convex shaped lenses fit into insets in case and four separate flat lenses fit into envelopes on case lid. Object stored in cloth covered satin lined case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, wood, satin, velvet and cloth.

References

Brief Description

Spirometer kit consisting of the spirometer, a brass cylinder painted black with a brass cup, two lengths of rubber hose, one of which has a glass mouthpiece, and a wooden box with a key.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass (painted), glass and wood (varnished)

References

Allen & Hanburys Ltd., Surgical Instruments Catalogue and Supplement, London, p. 858.
Supplementary file.

Brief Description

An early form of May's electric ophthalmoscope originally used by Dame Jean Macnamara. Handle consists of a hollow silver tube for holding batteries. Has "+" and "-" numerical indicator below eye viewer for magnification power. Instrument is stored in cloth covered box with spare convex lens.

History of Object

Ophthalmoscope used by Dame Jean Macnamara

Materials and Finishes

Metal and glass.

References

Brief Description

Brunton auriscope, brass construction with silver plating, with three interchangeable ear pieces. Packed in black case with purple lining. Made by W. Skidmore, Sheffield, U.K. about 1885.

History of Object

A similar auriscope was advertised in a 1906 catalogue for 1-1-0 pounds

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Brief Description

Marey sphygmograph made of brass, with brass and iron stylus. Housed in black case with purple lining. Made by Breguet with a Breguet wound mechanism. Serial number 52293.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, iron, cotton (painted) and cotton

References

Supplementary file

Brief Description

Coryllos thorascope consisting of a wooden case with a control panel set inside, a number of electrically operated cantery rods, a trocar, examination telescope, small light bulbs and electric cables. Made by the American Cystoscope Makers, Inc.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wood, synthetic, glass and paint.

References

Down Brothers Ltd., Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances, London pp.444c.
Letter in supplementary file.

Brief Description

Flat shaped clinical thermometer, marked in 1/10 C o between thirty four degrees and forty two degrees. Thirty seven degrees marked in red to indicate normal blood temperature. Could be used as a rectal thermometer and in veterinary practice. Kept in a flat brass case with lid. Sponge at bottom of case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, mercury and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Layrngological aural examination kit, by Denyer Brothers

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, bronze (plated), wood (painted), synthetic and cotton.

References

Incomplete

Brief Description

Electric light laryngoscope by Semen Versey's patent. Has synthetic handle with "point type" trigger and adjustable rheostat. A brass rod extends from the handle and the light is at the end of the rod. There is a small sliding clamp fixed to rod. Two electrodes emerge from top of handle to be connected to power source by green covered copper wire which has connecting plugs at each end and removable connectors.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Synthetic, metal and glass.

References

Weiss, 1889; p127 and fig 1667A.

Brief Description

Politzer's acoumeter has a two finger grip, allowing operator to vibrate lever freely against round metal rod. Operating end of lever has a hard rubber cushion. An acoustic bar is inserted in the acoumeter through which sound travels to patient. Housed in a satin and velvet lined fitted box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (polished), paper, velvet and satin

References

Allen & Hanbury's Ltd. London. P. 247.

Brief Description

Cystoscope with electric light apparatus, and includes green-corded power attachment, and instrument case.

History of Object

Box not original.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, brass, rubber, fabric, plastic, wood (covered) and velvet.

References

Book: Down Bros. Ltd, "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances...", 1906, pages 1058-9 show similar instruments.

Brief Description

Cystoscope with electric light apparatus, with crimson and grey-corded power attachment, and honey-coloured instrument case.

History of Object

There are also 5 replacement globes, 4 rubber attachments and 2 phials of Indigo carmine, in cardboard box and compartment within box.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wood, cotton, glass, rubber and wire (electrical).

References

Brief Description

Endoscope set by A.C.M.I., with 3 female and 3 male major parts, and smaller fittings, plus unnumbered rubber disc cushions. In instrument case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, rubber and wood.

References

Brief Description

Cystoscope with electric light fitting, with green-corded power attachment, and 2 metal tins inside tin box. Also included are 1 bulb replacement and 4 small rubber fittings.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, cotton, ?plastic, glass, rubber and wire (electrical).

References

Brief Description

Boehm's resectoscope with electric light fitting, and black-corded power attachment and fittings, in dark brown instrument case. 2 envelopes contain gaskets and retaining ring. Box contains 2 tiny bulbs and 4 cylinders in their own compartments.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, rubber, glass, wire (electrical), copper, plastic, wood and velvet.

References

Book: Down Bros. Ltd, "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances...", 1938, page 834B.

Brief Description

Sigmoidoscope with electric light fitting, has blue-corded power attachment and fittings, in honey wood instrument case. Marked in centimetre notches. 2 replacement bulbs included.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, ?plastic, wire (electrical), paper, wood (coated) and velvet.

References

Book: Down Bros. Ltd, "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances...", 1938, pp. 1156-7.

Brief Description

Cystoscope (not positively identified as such) with electric light fitting, black-corded power attachment and fittings, in wooden instrument case. Includes additional fittings such as bulbs and gaskets in envelope. Note: not found in allocated location.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, ?plastic, rubber, wire (electrical), wood (varnished) and brass.

References

Brief Description

Brahsch cystoscope with electric light fitting, purple corded power attachment, in a black instrument case. Made by E.S.I. Company, Rochester, New York, USA.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, electric wire, fabric, velvet, satin, glass and wood.

References

Brief Description

Cystoscope with electric light fitting, a dark brown corded power attachment, in a honey coloured instrument case. Made by Wolf and Zeiss-Kollm, Berlin East Germany.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wire (electrical and coated), glass and wood (coated)

References

Brief Description

Four spare cystoscope telescopes, two bulbs and an electrical power attachment.

History of Object

Comes with a small box of unnumbered replacement bulbs.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, plastic, wire (electrical and coated), paper (printed), cardboard and glass.

References

Brief Description

Pocket urine testing kit in stainless steel case with fold-away test-tube stand and compartment. Contains 5 test tubes, tablets, thermometer with cover, 2 litmus paper books, spirit bottle and wick.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass (etched), paper (printed), cotton, cork and contents.

References

Brief Description

Haemocytometer kit with Levy blood counting cell, by A.H. Thomas. Dark green cloth-bound case in black-green box. Also instruction book, two pipettes, and two cover glasses.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, cardboard, paper (printed), velvet, cloth (coated), metal, glass, rubber and plastic.

References

Brief Description

Haemocytometer kit with ?Thoma blood counting cell, by Leitz. In textured claret case with slide rod catch. Also two pipettes and two cover glasses.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, cloth (coated), metal, velvet, glass and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Haemocytometer kit with ?Thoma blood counting cell, by Leitz. In textured brown case with slide rod catch. Also two pipettes and one cover glass.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, cloth (coated), velvet, metal, glass, rubber, bone and leatherette.

References

Brief Description

Haemocytometer kit with ?Thoma blood counting cell, by Leitz. In textured claret case with slide rod catch. Also two pipettes and five cover glasses.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, cloth (coated), velvet metal, glass, bone and leatherette.

References

Brief Description

Haemocytometer kit with Neubauer blood counting cell by Zeiss. In textured claret case with slide rod catch. Also two haemocytometers, and assorted packaged glass slide covers.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leatherette, bone, velvet, wood, metal, glass, rubber, paper (printed and waxed), cloth (coated) and plastic.

References

Brief Description

Haemocytometer kit with Neubauer blood counting cell by Hellige. In red-claret case, plus two haemocytometers pipettes, two packaged cover glasses.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cloth (coated), wood, velvet, fabric, glass, rubber, bone plastic, paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Haemocytometer kit by Hawksley, in leatherette black case. Consists of two pipettes, filter dropper in bottle, glass pan, ?finger prickers and oddments. Concealed compartment.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leatherette, wood, velvet, silk, metal, glass and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Haemocytometer kit with Tuerk blood counting cell, by Reichert. In brown textured case. Cell has clips. Also two pipettes and two packaged cells.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leatherette, wood, velvet, metal, glass, rubber and paper.

References

Brief Description

Assortment of pipettes, for use as part of haemocytometer kits. Also tube and fittings, and graded rods or containers for measuring.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Helber-Glynn blood-counting cell, for use with haemocytometer. Boxed.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, cardboard and paper.

References

Brief Description

Two Sahli haemoglobinometer kits, by Hawksley, in textured black case. Consists of Sahli device, pipette, dropper, graduated tube, swizzle stick, and tube of solution. Also includes instructions.

History of Object

Little difference between the two kits; minor differences in the cases and dropper suction pieces.

Materials and Finishes

Wood (coated, plastic, metal, glass, rubber, cork, velvet, satin and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Doyen's bone mallet; slender neck and flat impact surface. Head is weighted.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Aesculap, 19: p. 190, no. B-19268.

Brief Description

Sahli type haemometer by Hellige in plastic claret box with moulded compartments. Contains pipette, dropper, graduated tube, swizzle stick, cleaning brush, haemometer and lancets.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Plastic, metal, glass, wire, bristle, wool, rubber, paper (printed) and tape (cloth).

References

See "Supplementary File" for Technical Information sheets (photocopies) for the Hellige haemometer.

Brief Description

Haemoglobinometer kit by Hawksley, in partitioned case. Consists of graduated test tube, solution tube, pipette, stand, filtering bottle, lancet bottle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, leatherette, velvet, satin, glass, brass, metal, rubber and synthetic.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1399, no. 1399/6.

Brief Description

Traube's ivory pleximeter with metal hinges, and Flint's percussor hammer. In black leatherette case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ivory, metal, ?rubber, wood, leatherette, velvet and silk.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1125, no. 4875 (percussor) and p. 1128, no. 4886 (pleximeter).

Brief Description

Battery-operated auriscope by Keeler. Has two screw-on specula, detachable mirror, and swinging magnifying glass, and alternative attachment of bulb on long glass rod. In case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass (silvered), wood, leatherette, velvet, silk and bone.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1389C.

Brief Description

Morton's wide-angle ophthalmoscope by Keeler. Battery-operated, consists of leatherette-clad battery chamber which supports a tilting platform with rotating lenses and reading dial. In case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (coated), leatherette, bone, glass (silvered), wood, velvet, silk and tape (cloth).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 740, no. 740/1.

Brief Description

May's battery-operated ophthalmoscope (25 lenses) by Keeler.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (coated) and plastic)

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 739, no. 739/4.

Brief Description

Auriscope with light via battery jack fitting. Head-piece has detachable speculum and magnifying glass. Missing a side attachment.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, rubber and synthetic.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 545, no. 545/17-18.

Brief Description

Traube's percussion hammer. Hammer head is completely to the fore, and has screw-off lead with rubber tip.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and rubber.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1403.
Catalogue: Aesculap, 19: p. 1, no. A-6761½.

Brief Description

Brunton's auriscope with set of 3 specula, in walnut-coloured fitted box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wood (veneered) and felt.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 545, no. 545/21.

Brief Description

Brunton's auriscope with 2 specula, in metal box with slip-out fitting plate.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 545, no. 545/21.

Brief Description

Brunton's auriscope with set of 3 specula, in square leatherette box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, wood, leatherette and velvet.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 545, no. 545/21.

Brief Description

Three sets of Brunton's auriscope, each with a set of 3 specula, in rectangular leatherette box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wood, glass, velvet and leatherette.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 545, no. 545/21.

Brief Description

Three Morton's pocket ophthalmoscopes with screw-on handles and two rear mirrors, in round-cornered, carved-out wooden cases.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, ivory, leather, wood, chamois and elastic.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 557, no. 2494.

Brief Description

Five Morton' spocket ophthalmoscopes with screw-on handles and 2 rear mirrors, in round-cornered leatherette cases. Large convex lens included. Item 16 not in case, and has no lens.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (coated), glass (silvered), wood, ivory, leatherette, velvet and satin.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 557, no. 2494.

Brief Description

Improved Juler's ophthalmoscope by Pillischer, with screw-on handle. Pocket-size in leatherette case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (coated), ebony, glass (silvered), wood and leatherette.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 556, no. 2492.

Brief Description

Liebreich's ophthalmoscope, possibly also by Liebreich. Includes 2 large lenses and 5 small lenses. In fitted case with cloth and leatherette covering.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass (silvered), synthetic, wood, leatherette, cloth and velvet.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 557, no. 2493.

Brief Description

Two Liebreich's ophthalmoscope with screw-on ivory handle. Has one large lens and four small lenses. In fitted leatherette case. Item (.9) not in case, and only has one small lens.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p.557, no. 2493.

Brief Description

May's battery-operated ophthalmoscope by Wappler Electric Co., with chrome battery case and black dial.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 739, no. 739/4.

Brief Description

Dial head-piece for ophthalmoscope. Consists of swivelling and rotating dial attached to back of mirror.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and glass (silvered).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances".

Brief Description

C.J. Martin's sphygmomanometer by Mayer and Meltzer. Consists of canvas arm band with leather straps and central plug, an associated plug, a measuring tube and a few other pieces, in wooden box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Canvas, leather, metal, vulcanite, wood (varnished), brass, glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Martin's sphygmomanometer by Mayer and Meltzer, but missing arm band.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, mercury, rubber, metal, wood (varnished), paper (printed), tape (cloth) and brass.

References

Brief Description

Centenary moel armoured "Ellisco" sphygmomanometer with "Erkarapid" arm pad. Gauge and pump attachment built into case lid; khaki arm pad with velcro fastening and lemon-shaped pump. In narrow, deep black leatherette box.

History of Object

Belonged to Dr B. Woch, of William St. Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Rubber, canvas, velcro, fabric (embroidered), metal, glass, plastic, wood and leatherette.

References

Brief Description

Two arm pad for sphygmomanomete,r in black silky cotton fabric with rubber air tubes and inflating pillow.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Fabric, rubber, metal and cotton.

References

Brief Description

"Tycos" brand sphygmomanometer by Short and Mason. Consists of simple fawn cotton arm pad with rubber pump and clock-face gauge. In simple leatherette case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Fabric, rubber, metal (coated), glass, wood, leatherette and synthetic.

References

Brief Description

Simple irrigation cystoscope with obturator, has 2 stopcocks.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass and filament.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p.1059, no. 4618.

Brief Description

Electric urethroscope by Wolf, consisting of control and lens handpiece; 5 interchangeable globes, power plug and cord; and 2 urethral specula (by different makers). In fitted and varnished case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (varnished), metal, glass, filament and cord (electrical).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1065, no. 4637.

Brief Description

Electric cystoscope by Zeiss-Kollmorgen and Sass Wolf, in fitted and varnished wooden csae. Includes other pieces and 2 extremely fine and long catheter.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (varnished), metal, glass, filament, cord (electrical) and rubber.

References

File: Correspondence File: "Hallows, Bruce R."

Brief Description

Carwardine's saccharometer for the quantitative estimation of sugar in urine by the use of Fehling's Solution. Consists of graduated measure, 3 test tubes and 2 ring grips. In box with instructions on inner lid. 2 glass pipettes and corked test tube are also included but do not seem to have been part of the original set.

History of Object

The originally catalogued set was replaced in 1996 with a better preserved version, although the second hand grip ring (.6) was retained from the original set to complete the better one.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, cardboard, paper (printed) and rubber.

References

File: Supplementary File: for photocopy of instructions glued to box.
Catalogue: Allen and Hanbury's "Surgical Instruments" p.884, no. 6779.

Brief Description

Catheterising cystoscope, but missing its catheter casing and electrical connections. Catheter portion is at tip and is angled by 2 wheels at handle. Electric jack channel with knob.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1060, no. 4622.

Brief Description

Cystoscope by Georg Wolf with Lupus-Optik. Has unusual, flattened stem; tip angled away from globe; 2 power knobs (?or stopcocks for channelling substance?).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass and filament.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 1058-1060.

Brief Description

Cystoscope lamp replacement, with packaging sliding box for 6 no. 7 lamps.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed), metal, glass and filament.

References

Brief Description

Assorted pieces for cystoscopes. Consists of metal fitting, rubber hollow piece and 3 gauze plugs (or hats, padding, etc.).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, rubber and gauze.

References

Brief Description

Two standard haemoglobin scales by Perfektum Products Co., in booklet form. Green cover; inside is a colour scale and tear-out test paper, plus basic directions.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed and impregnated) and fabric (coated and embossed).

References

Brief Description

Haemoglobin scale by T.W. Tallqvist, in booklet form. Red cover, inside is a colour scale and slightly used testing paper, plus multi-lingual directions.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed and impregnated).

References

Brief Description

Haemoglobin scale in the form of a booklet, with test colour chart at the back and test paper pages. Green cloth cover.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed), cloth (coated) and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

"Baumanometer Lifetime" sphygmomanometer in the kit bag model, by W.A. Baum Co. Inc. Built into flip-top box, has ball pump, cloth arm wrap, and pressure gauge from 10 to 260.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (varnished), metal, plastic, rubber, fabric and glass.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1406, no. 1406/6.

Brief Description

Half-shade polariscope with graduation reading direclty to 0.1 per cent of diabetic sugar, for urine analysis. Used with gas or petroleum lamp light. Has two tubes: 200 and 100 mm lengths.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (coated), brass and glass.

References

Catalogue: Altmann, Paul, 1902: "Fabrik und Lager aller Apparate für Bacteriologie, Mikroskopie und Hygiene." pp.221-22, nos. 644 and 645 (see Supplementary File).

Brief Description

Glass urinometer for diabetes analysis, with graduation from 0 to 60. In black cylinder container.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, mercury, cardboard and leatherette.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1166, no. 5033.

Brief Description

Von Recklinghausen's Tonometer, in which 1cm of water equals a gram per square centimetre (and one "teilstrich" equals 2 cm water). Circular dial, arm pad with rubber hose.

History of Object

Originally belonged to Dr. Alfred Vanema, who gave it donor.
Came with registration number 2287. (Used for measuring the pressure of arterial blood)

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, wood, cloth (coated), canvas, fabric, rubber, felt and leather.

References

File: Correspondence File: SEKNOW, AUBREY (Dr.).

Brief Description

Esbach's albuminometer in wooden cylindrical case. Graduations from ½ to 12 with markings for uruine and reagent levels.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, glass and rubber.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1439, no. 1439/6.