Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope chest piece, with ivory end and plated metal body

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) and ivory.

References

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

Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope chest piece with dinger rest and screw-in ebony end. Body is plated metal, with a piece of brown/black striped tube attached.

History of Object

See registration number 64 for details of history. Note difference in initials marked on this item, i.e. "M" as opposed to "J".

Materials and Finishes

Wood, metal (plated) and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Monaural Stethoscope consisting of four pieces, the earpiece and chest piece which are both synthetic and the metal stem which consists of two parts which are screwed together and which plug into two holes in the side of the base when the stethoscope is dismantled.

History of Object

Folding Monaural stethoscopes were made to fit in clips inside the physician's top hat.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (plated), rubber (vulcanised)

References

Display card; "Surgical instruments catalogue", Arnold & Sons, 1885; pp. 235-245; "Surgical Instruments", Allen & Hamburys Ltd., pp. 856-861.

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope comprising two pieces of turned wood. The chestpiece is bell shaped with a wide round rim and is coloured black. The stem has a threaded end which is coloured black and which screws into the base. The rest of the stem is varnished and has a flared earpiece at the opposite end. Marked - Mayer & Meltzer.

History of Object

Folding monaural stethoscopes were designed to fit into clips inside the physicians hat.

Materials and Finishes

Wood (varnished and painted).

References

Display card; "Surgical Instruments Catalogue", Arnold & Sons, 1885; pp. 235-245; "Surgical Instruments", Allen & Hamburys Ltd., pp. 856-861.

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope marked on base 'Dr. Trood'. It consists of one piece of varnished wood that has a flat round chest piece, a long stem and a flared earpiece.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (varnished)

References

"Surgical Instruments Catalogue", Arnold & Sons, 1885; pp. 235-245; "Surgical Instruments", Allen & Hamburys Ltd., pp. 856-861.

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope, metal plated with a bell shaped round chestpiece, stem and flared earpiece.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

"Surgical Instruments Catalogue", Arnold & Sons, 1885; pp. 235-245; "Surgical Instruments", Allen & Hamburys Ltd., pp. 856-861.

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope comprising a flat round synthetic chestpiece and a stem which has a threaded coloured black end that screws into the base; the rest of the stem is varnished and has a flared earpiece at the opposing end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood and plastic.

References

"Surgical Instruments Catalogue", Arnold & Sons, 1885; pp. 235-245; "Surgical Instruments", Allen & Hamburys Ltd., pp. 856-861.

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope comprising two pieces of turned wood which are varnished. The chestpiece is bell shaped with a wide round rim. A hole is drilled through the side and one through the top so that the stem can be plugged in.

History of Object

Folding Monaural stethoscopes were made to fit in clips inside the physician's top hat.

Materials and Finishes

Wood (varnished)

References

Display card; "Surgical Instruments Catalogue", Arnold & Sons, 1885; pp. 235-245; "Surgical Instruments", Allen & Hamburys Ltd., pp. 856-861.

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope consisting of a flat round synthetic chestpiece attached to a metal stem that swivels at a joint and which is held in place by adjusting the catch. A synthetic ear piece is also attached to the stem and the flared tip has and indentation around the circumference.

History of Object

Folding Monaural stethoscopes were made to fit in clips inside the physician's top hat.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, rubber (vulcanised).

References

Display card; "Surgical Instruments Catalogue", Arnold & Sons, 1885; pp. 235-245; "Surgical Instruments", Allen & Hamburys Ltd., pp. 856-861.

Brief Description

Folding stethoscope with separate earpieces, the stethoscope chestpeice has a thin paper membrane at its face and supplied with the kit is a small metal container with a number of such membranes in place. The rest of the items consists of an oblong metal container, a fitting that attaches to the stethoscope 'ear' and a leather purse.

History of Object

Presented by the daughters of Dr. Alexander Park.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, rubber, plastic, leather and paper.

References

Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Folding stethoscope with separate earpieces; the stethoscope chestpiece has a thin plastic membrane on both the front and the back face and two metal caps cover these when it is not in use. The object folds away into a leather purse.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal plastic and rubber.

References

Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Bazzi and Bianchi phonendoscope with separate earpiece and chestpiece with thin synthetic membrane in place. There is a cover consisting of a metal rim with a synthetic membrane in place and a protruding metal tube with a rubber buffer on the tip. Object comes in a black cloth covered case marked "Phonendocope Patent Bazzi - Bianchi".

History of Object

Presented by the daughters of Dr Alexander Park.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, synthetic, cotton (painted) and brass.

References

Allen & Hanburys Ltd., Surgical Instruments Catalogue and Supplement, London, p. 853.
Display card, supplementary file.

Brief Description

Two piece monaural stethoscope with flared bell shape at each end. The stem is widened so that the screw-on chest piece can be wound into the listening stem. Made entirely from wood and highly polished.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (polished).

References

Allen and Hanbury's Catalogue, pp858 - 61.
Arnold and Sons Catalogue, London, pp 235 - 46.

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope in one piece made entirely from wood and finished in a dark polish. Flat disc at one end and flared bell shape at listening end. Hole drilled through full length of stem.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (polished)

References

Allen and Hanbury's Catalogue, pp. 858 - 61.
Arnold and Sons Catalogue, London, pp. 235 - 46.

Brief Description

Chest piece for binaural stethoscope, plated and hall marked. Twin arms are grooved to grip rubber tubing. Ebony end can be unscrewed.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (polished) and ebony.

References

Allen and Hanbury's Ltd. Catalogue p 867.

Brief Description

Triple change diaphragm chest piece with Luer Lock attachment and bracelet. Bakelite disc with metal attachment for connecting tubing and soft round diaphragm to amplify chest vibrations. Canvas bracelet attached through metal clips.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Canvas, bakelite and metal.

References

Aesculap Catalogue p.6.

Brief Description

Chest piece for binaural stethoscope with finger piece. The end of the chest piece is screwed into the metal section and is made of a clear synthetic material.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (polished) and synthetic.

References

Allen and Hanbury's Ltd. Catalogue pp 862 - 68.

Brief Description

Bowles stethoscope chest piece with celluloid diaphragm, made from silver-plated brass and round outlet pipe with two grooves cut to grip rubber tube.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass (plated) and celluloid.

References

Allen and Hanbury's Ltd. Catalogue p 868.

Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope chest piece with resonating diaphragm inside bell. Binaural tube is welded to second tube which enters side of bell.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass (plated)

References

Down Brothers Ltd, Catalogue, London, p.148

Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope chest piece in three pieces including threaded connecting tube, centre domed filter section and screw on indian rubber cushioned amplifier. Described as the "CAPAC BIN - AURAL".

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope with metal chest piece attached to material covered tubing. Ear pieces can be adjusted via curved extension slide. Tubing and chest piece can be detached via a pin and slot connection.

History of Object

Dr Livingston.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and synthetic cloth.

References

Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope with swiveling metal chest piece. Chest piece has 37 mm diaphragm and 22mm bell. Adjusted by a folding spring. Rubber tubing and black bakelite earpieces. Very similar to Carlsberg stethoscope.

History of Object

Currently on display in Medical centre foyer.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated) rubber and bakelite.

References

Aesculap, I., Catalogue, English Ed., p.5 (Carsberg Stethoscope).

Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope made by Allen and Hanbury's London. Two rubber tubes join chest piece to ear pieces. Ear pieces are adjusted by folding spring and chest piece has screw on bakelite end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass (nickel plated), rubber and bakelite

References

Allen and Hanbury's Catalogue, London, pp. 862 - 868.

Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope with bell-shaped chest piece. Tubes and chest piece extend out from ear pieces. Ear pieces are adjusted by an expanding spring.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass (plated), ivory and rubber.

References

Down Brothers, Ltd, p. 1418.

Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope with bell chest piece fitted with ebony end diaphragm end and adjustable finger piece. Ear piece is adjusted with folding spring and fitted with ivory ear plugs. Rubber tubing has been cut.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, metal (plated), ebony and ivory.

References

Brief Description

Ear piece from for binaural stethoscope, hinged with adjusting locking screw, ivory ear plugs and threaded tubing to accommodate tubing. Removable tubing secured by slot and locking pin.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, (plated) and ivory.

References

Brief Description

Ear piece for stethoscope, all metal including ear plugs, with grooved piping for accepting rubber tubing. Ear piece fits over head with expanding spring.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Brief Description

Bazzi-Bianchi phonendoscope by Nachfolger, in black-cloth case. Earpieces and connection tubes are missing.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, cloth, velvet, satin, brass, metal, rubber and plastic.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1130, no. 4890.
Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1419, no. 1419/2.

Brief Description

Stethoscope chestpiece, being a long, black cylinder with flared base. Earpiece is missing.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ebony.

References

Brief Description

Two assorted, incomplete binaural stethoscopes with folding jointed spring for portability. All missing tubes and cheastpieces, but have bone or wooden eatpieces.

History of Object

Originally four stethoscopes were catalogue, but two have been subsequently been culled from the catalogue.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, bone and wood.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1143, no. 4937.

Brief Description

Incomplete binaural stethoscope, non-folding type but portable. All have earpieces but all are missing tube and chestpieces.

History of Object

Originally four stethoscopes catalogued, but three have been subsequently culled from the catalogue.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, bone, rubber and tape (cloth).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1142, no. 4934.

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope missing its ear-plate. Flares at chest end, and has screw thread at ear end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

?Bakelite.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1136, no. 4921.

Brief Description

Seven assorted, chest-pieces for binaural stethoscope but lacking distal end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and rubber.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1144.

Brief Description

Diaphragm-stethoscope type chestpiece, binaural. With circular metal tin for dispensing the membranes or sound conductors. Ten spare membrances.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and plastic.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1143, no. 4939.

Brief Description

Three Fleischer stethoscope. Consists of plastic chestpiece in disc-shape with side connector, plus tabs to hold belt close.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Plastic, metal and canvas.

References

Brief Description

Two stethoscope chest-piece with angled connecting piece (for missing cords and ear-pieces) and celluloid membrane.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and ?celluloid.

References

Brief Description

Five assorted stethoscope ear-pieces. Items 1 and 2 are ivory and bulbous; 3 and 4 are synthetic and drop-shaped with knobs. Item 5 is ebony and slightly conical.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ivory, ebony and synthetic.

References

Brief Description

Electronic stethoscope with brand name, "Heart Scope"; hand-held control unit had jacks for chestpiece, binaural earpiece and access plugs on coiled cords.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Plastic, metal, rubber, wire (electrical) and components inside unit.

References

Brief Description

Ear-piece for electronic stethoscope unit (missing). Binaural with power plug.

History of Object

This ear-piece would belong with a unit similar to that detailed as registration number 2611.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, rubber and plastic.

References

Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope with flat chest-piece, and carries an advertisement for "Chlotride" tablets by Charles E. Frost (Australia) Pty Ltd.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Wooden stethoscope. Consists of two conical ends joined by a wooden arm. Bored through middle. Carved/turned from one piece of wood.

History of Object

Belonged to Dr. E.G. Figg, a compatriot of Beaney. Donated by Figg's granddaughter, Dr. Margaret Henderson.

Materials and Finishes

Wood (polished).

References

Brief Description

Chest piece from binaural stethoscope. Basically conical in shape, with twin branched arms. Base of black plastic.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. Michael Lolagis.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel and plastic.

References

Brief Description

Chest piece of stethoscope. Conical black plastic. Includes twin metallic arms and flat circular back with plastic (percussing?) surface.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. Michael Lolagis.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic and metal (nickel-plated).

References

Brief Description

Earpieces and upper frame of binaural stethoscope with folding joint and screw lever. Earpieces: 1 vulcanite, 1 bone. Missing tubes and chest piece of stethoscope.

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.

Stethoscope previously belonged to Dr. Archibald Macdonald.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, vulcanite and ivory.

References

Brief Description

"Presidency General Hospital Model" binaural stethoscope chestpice. All metal, bell-shaped.

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.

Chest-piece donated from the Royal Australian College of Surgeons through Dr. Leonard Meyer.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd. 1929 & 1938. "Surgical Instruments and Hospital Eqiupment". London, p.1422.

Brief Description

Six vulcanite and metal stethoscope chest pieces - 3 binaural, and 3 with "Luer Lok" attachment and wrist band, rubber tube; in brown case, leather and plastic 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

Leather, vulcanite, metal and plastic.

References

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope with wooden chestpiece and attached stem, with ivory join in centre of stem and ear-plate.

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

Ivory and wood.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1895. "Surgical Instruments Catalogue". London, pp. 306-7.

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope, vulcanite moulded in 2 pieces, chest-piece with large lip and attached stem, also ear-plate.

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.

Item was originally donated by J.S. Service.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1895. "Surgical Instrument Catalogue". London, pp.306-7.

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope, vulcanite moulded in 2 pieces: chest-piece with lip and attached stem, also stand set midway along stem. End of stem has screw thread indicating missing screw. (?)

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

Vulcanite.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1895. "Surgical Instruments Catalogue". London, pp. 306-7.

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope with silever plated chest-piece and attached stem; vulcanite ear-plate.

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

Silver-plate, metal and vulcanite.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1895. "Surgical Instrument Catalogue". London, pp.306-7.

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope with vulcanite chest-piece and ear-plate, with flexible rubber-lined fabric-covered tube. Fabric covering over tube is modern.

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

Vulcanite, rubber and fabric.

References

Brief Description

Monaural stethoscope, vulcanite moulded, chest-piece with stem and ear-plate in one.

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

Vulcanite.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1895. "Surgical Instrument Catalogue". London, pp.306-7.

Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope with bakerlite ear-pieces and metal upper frame, attached rubber tubing connecting to conical ivory chest-pice. Metal frame folds in half for storage.

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

Rubber, metal, bakerlite and ivory.

References

Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope with plastic ear-pieces and metal upper frame, attached orange rubber tubing connecting to conical metal chest-piece with ivory tip.

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

Rubber, metal and ivory.

References

Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope with plastic ear-pieces and metal upper frame, attached black rubber tubing connecting to circular three-pointed metal pin and to singular rubber tube connecting to circular metal chest-piece with plastic film. Upper metal frame folds in half for storage purposes.

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

Plastic, rubber and metal.

References

Brief Description

Binaural stethoscope with vulcanite ear-pieces and metal upper frame, attached orange rubber tubing connecting to metal and bone, bell-shaped chest-pice. Rubber tubing has probably been replaced, as it shows no signs of age.

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

Bone, metal, rubber and vulcanite.

References

Brief Description

Billings' stethoscope of polished wood.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Wood.

References

Book: Book of Illustrations to S.Maw and Sons, London, 1869, p.91.