Series 16 - Medical Instruments and Equipment - Diagnostic and Exploratory - Specula


Description

Speculum (singular), specula (plural).


Inventory Listing

MHM00265 Speculum
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Brief Description

Speculum with curved spring handles, shaped to fit hand. A single twisted spring wraps around removable screw hinge and extended spring ends are molded into full length of handle. Blades for specula are curved forming a funnel. Similar to Pilcher's model.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Down Brothers Catalogue, London, p. 610.

Creator Not known
Quantity 1 item (14.5 x 5.6 x 3.0 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM00265 Series 16
MHM00266 Speculum
Marked on handle "3 MAYER & MELTZER"
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Brief Description

U-shaped steel speculum with slightly curved blades which form a narrow channel when pressed together. Designed to be used in one hand.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Steel (plated).

References

Creator Not known
Quantity 1 item (7.3 x 2.5 x 2.1 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM00266 Series 16

Published by the Centre for the Study of Health and Society, December 2004
Listed by Ann Brothers, Kate Naughton, Louise Murray, Jessica Lo and Jessie Borrelle
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Updated 31 March 2009
http://www.cshs.unimelb.edu.au/programs/jnmhu/mhm/MHMS016.htm

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