Brief Description

Set of minor operation instruments comprising fifteen instruments, one packet of hare lip pins with ring heads, one packet of needles and three hooks on a chain. Made by Mathews, London c.1885.

History of Object

This case belonged to Dr. William Robert Fox of North Fitzroy. He graduated from Melbourne University in 1883 and was one the pioneers of Radiology in Melbourne. Fox completed 5th year at Melbourne Medical School, but went to the UK and graduated from Edinburgh RCP RCS, 1883. He returned to practice in Melbourne in 1884.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wood (varnished) and paper.

References

Association card: Fox, William Robert, Dr.
Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Retractor made of copper sheet metal, it consists of a tongue, a mid section with four protruding teeth on each side and a tail. The tongue is curved.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Copper.

References

Brief Description

Retractor made of copper sheet metal consisting of a tongue, a mid section with four protruding teeth on each side and a tail. The tongue is bent at an angle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Copper

References

Brief Description

Two all-metal knives consisting of a small blade fashioned out of a thin bar of metal which is attached, at an angle, to the handle. Stored in a wooden box with a hinged lid. Box is molded inside to fit individual components.

History of Object

A note enclosed with objects suggests that the knives are tenotomy knives, however, they have characteristics which are more closely associated with aural knives.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, brass and wood.

References

Surgical Instruments, Allen and Hanbury's Ltd. London, pp.33 - 4.

Brief Description

Double bladed knife after Valentine, devised for cutting sections as a precursor of the microtome. The two blades are adjusted to the desired spacing by turning two screws.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and brass.

References

Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Incomplete instrument set from C.J. Trood, consisting of convex mirror, hooked, pointed and scalpel instruments, in black leather case with purple velvet lining. Case severely damaged.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, ivory, brass, wood, velvet and leather (tooled).

References

Association File.
Also see registration numbers 519 to 522, 563 to 568, 657 to 673.

Brief Description

Pocket instrument kit of surgical instruments including scalpels, needles and tweezers, in metal case, all in a leather purse.

History of Object

Belonged to Dr Leonard Mitchell, donor's father.

Materials and Finishes

Leather, metal, cardboard (printed) and silk.

References

Brief Description

Pocket instrument kit containing scoops and curettes, in metal case with instrument rack.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Pocket instrument kit consisting of a ?catheter and test tube in metal tin with fitted instrument grips.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and glass.

References

Brief Description

Pocket instrument kit consisting of three pairs of tweezers, folding scalpel, and catheter with solid end and eyelet, in metal case with instrument racks, all in leather purse.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and leather.

References

Brief Description

Double-hook retractor for general operations, with shaped wooden handle, and long metal stem, by S. Maw Son & Thompson.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and wood.

References

Brief Description

Double-ended retractor for general operations, being a flat and slightly shaped bar with wave-like curve on one end and small bend at other end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Retractor: double-hook retractor for general operations, being a flat and slightly shaped bar with wave-like curve on one end and small bend at the other end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Self-retaining retractor simplex, consisting of L-shaped main piece and sliding arm, both pieces with wave-shaped curves which separate.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Large double-ended retractor. One end is long and slightly curved, the other is short and curved.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Large horse-shoe shaped retractor with hook ends, which also has five holes spaced evenly along curve.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metals.

References

Brief Description

Small tweezer-action retractor, being a U-bent stem with shaped ends facing each other.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass.

References

Brief Description

Small scissors with one pointed-end blade, detachable with pivot pin.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Small scissors with up-curved blades, detachable on pivot pin.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Medium scissors with long arms and tapeirng blades which curve upwards; detachable on pivot pin.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Medium scissors with one pointed-end blade, and featuring free-ended finger rings. Detachable with pivot pin.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Medium scissors with up-angled blades, detachable on pivot pin.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Scissors with very long arms, up-curved and left-angled blades. Detachable with pivot pin.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Meidum scissors featuring tooth-like projection at point of one blade, the other being pointless, and bent arms.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Medium plier-like scissors, featuring blades which meet beyond an arched space.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Long-stemmed scissors with short curved blades. Detachable with pivot pin, with unusual stems which bend then curve at handle end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Small scoop or scraper with gouging point on other end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

? Aneurysm needle used for transfusion, which would attach to a needle holder.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 59, no. 185.

Brief Description

Scoop with no. 4 size head and eight-sided handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (chrome plated).

References

Brief Description

Two scoops with eight-sided handles; one with no. 3 sized head, one with no. 2 sized head.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (chrome plated).

References

Brief Description

Scoop with No. 1 size head, and 8-sided handle (0.7 cm wide head).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (chrome plated).

References

Brief Description

Double-ended scoop with grip moulding on stem.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Three hernia knives in one rough wooden case. Items 2 and 3 have bone handles; item 4 has metal handle and has been soldered after breakage.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, bone, wood and tape (cloth).

References

Brief Description

Director or probe with gently curved and grooved probe end, and grip-moulded flat handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 218, no. 272.

Brief Description

Probe with one curved end, and one forked end with two prongs. Widened stem with grip moulding.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1298, no. 5667.

Brief Description

Probe with one blunt-pointed end, and one forked end with three prongs.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1298, no. 5667.

Brief Description

General retractor with two hooked prongs, fine stem and square-sided grip handle. Probably Guy's double hook pattern, or Faraboeuf's.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 41, nos. 139, 140.

Brief Description

Double-ended probe with thick grip-moulded centre handle. One end flat and curved, the other broadens at end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Fine director with sharp, hooked point, and textured wooden handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and wood.

References

Brief Description

Small instrument roll, consisting of tan leather roll with flaps, pocket and loops by Ferguson, plus curette, tweezers, suture needle and director probe.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leather (tanned), metal, bone and paper (printed).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 301-303.

Brief Description

Small instrument roll in claret leather with brass lock, by Mayer & Meltzer. Contains needle booklet, various forceps, folding knives, scraper/director, and Hagedorn's needles.

History of Object

Donor is daughter of association (G. Rothwell Adam). Item 16 is a packet of needles by H. Francis & Co., Chemist, of 31 Bourke St. East, Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Leather, brass, metal, bone, velvet, cardboard and paper (printed).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 301-303.

Brief Description

Large instrument roll in dark brown leather, with four scalpels, two forceps, combined scoop and tweezers, file, drill-like instrument and three-prong retractor, in strip compartments.

History of Object

See Correspondence File, Greene, H. for history of roll and its users. Emanuel Charles Greene, and his son, the donor's grandfather and father respectively (The history, being a photocopy, is also in the Supplementary File).

Materials and Finishes

Leather, fabric, metal, wood, celluloid and bone.

References

See Supplementary File; Correspondence File.
Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 301-303.

Brief Description

Small instrument roll in black leather with metal catch, and strip compartments. Contains three knives with tortoiseshell handles, gouge-director, tweezers, forceps.

History of Object

Enclosed note reads: "Ron Romes' grandfather"; presumably, grandfather used item and Ron Romes donated it.

Materials and Finishes

Leather, metal, tortoiseshell, bone and brass.

References

Brief Description

Small instrument roll or case in black leather with brass catch and strip compartments. Contains forceps, curved scissors, knives, nasal polyp snare, introducer and encased finer pieces.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leather, brass, metal, tortoiseshell, bone, ?celluloid and velvet.

References

Brief Description

Bistoury knice with sharp, pointed and curved blade, and wedge-shaped handle in ebony.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and ebony.

References

Catalogue: Mayer & Meltzer, 1900. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 62, Fig. 1382.

Brief Description

Hernia bistoury knife, with probe point and curved blade plus wedge-shaped ebony handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and ebony.

References

Catalogue: Mayer & Meltzer, 1900. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 62, Fig. 1384.

Brief Description

Folding bistoury knife with curved blade and tortoiseshell handle, by Gill.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and tortoiseshell.

References

Catalogue: Mayer & Meltzer, 1900. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 62, Fig. 1382.

Brief Description

Folding hernia bistoury knife, has curved blade and probe point plus tortoiseshell handle, by Hutchinson.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and tortoiseshell.

References

Catalogue: Mayer & Meltzer, 1900. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 62, Fig. 1384.

Brief Description

Folding, curved bistoury knife with probe point and tortoiseshell handle, by Stirling.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and tortoiseshell.

References

Catalogue: Mayer & Meltzer, 1900. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 62, Fig. 1383.

Brief Description

Folding, 2-bladed bistoury knife, with one curved blade, and one curved and blunt-pointed, plus tortoiseshell hanlde, by Ford.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and tortoiseshell.

References

Catalogue: Mayer & Meltzer, 1900. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 102, Figs. 2237/8.

Brief Description

Tenaculum or sharp hook instrument, fold-away type with tortoiseshell handle by Fannin.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and tortoiseshell.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p.81.

Brief Description

Tenaculum or sharp hook instrument, fold-away type with tortoiseshell handle, by Wood.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and tortoiseshell.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1900, "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p.81.

Brief Description

Basic surgical kit consisting of interchangeable amputation saw, axe, scalpel and knife with handle; 3 scalpels, tweezers, 4 needles, canula. In brass-inlaid case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, brass, steel, bone, metal and ebony.

References

Brief Description

Black catheter case in pistol shape, containing 3 metal Lister's bougies, metal cathater, rubber catheter, plastic catheter, gum catheter, and 2 very fine gum catheters.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted), rubber, plastic and gum.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 619. no. 2819; although ours looks painted rather than japanned.
Notes: Russell, K.F.: handwritten notes.

Brief Description

Complete case of 7 curved catheters by Holborn; gauges 1 up to 8. Catheters have solid heads and 2 side eyelets, with fine obturators. Missing oil bottle. In fitted leatherette case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wire, wood, leatherette, velvet and satin.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 593, no. 2679.

Brief Description

Cased set of 12 curved catheters with solid heads, 2 side eyelts, and fine obturators. In fitted wooden case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (stained) and metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 593, no. 2679.

Brief Description

Fitted case set of 5 curved catheters with oil bottle, by Mayer and Meltzer. Catheters have solid head and two eyelets each side, plus obturators. Black leatherette case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

File: Correspondence File: "Essex, Dr. W.B."

Brief Description

Fitted-case set of 5 Brodie's catheters, curved with ebony, violin-shaped handles. One catheter missing, different makers and obturators. In leatherette case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, ebony, wood, leatherette, velvet and satin.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 593, no. 2679.

Brief Description

Linen and suede catheter instrument roll containing 21 curved catheters, 12 of which have obturators. Roll has tape loops for grading catheters into 3 group sizes.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, suede, tape (cotton) and cotton.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 609, nos. 2761 and 2762.

Brief Description

Long bottle tube containing 4 india rubber catheters with solid heads and one eyelet each.

History of Object

Stocked formerly by A.M. Palmer & Co., Dispensing Chemists, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.

Materials and Finishes

India rubber, glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Long bottle tube containing 3 india rubber catheters with solid heads and one eyelet each.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

India rubber, glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

"Neoplex" catheter, orange in colour with 2 side eyelets and open tip. In packaging bag.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Synthetic, plastic and paper.

References

Brief Description

"Deseret Intracath" intravenous catheter placement unit, Model No. 1819, needle gauge 19, catheter length 12". In original packaging.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Plastic, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small surgery kit in fitted wooden box by Krohne and Sesemann. Probably an ophthalmic surgery set, having 3 knives, director, retractor, and trocar with canula.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (polished), brass, metal, ebony and velvet.

References

Brief Description

MacEwen's saw and rasps, adjusting to any angle in one plane. Fully dismantling. There is a short saw, a convex rasp and a flat rasp - by Mayer & Meltzer, in fitted case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wood, leatherette, velvet and satin.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 601, no. 601/2.

Brief Description

Small surgical kit by Medical Supply Depot, possibly for cleft palate surgery. Contains curved and blunt knives, hook, needle and curved metal catheters and eyelets. Metal case has 2 lift-out racks.

History of Object

Awarded as a prize in the M.S.S. Hare and Hounds Run, 1906, by Denyer Bros.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Brief Description

Small surgery kit in metal case and leather purse. Comprised of scalpels, curved and blunt knives, probes and hooks, tweezers, scissors, needle holder, catheters, and surgeon's needle packets, plus reel of thread. Needle packets hold curved triangular fine needles and Morrison's ½ circle needles.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, leather, rubber and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Two scalpels with fine ebony handles, in narrow case designed for 3 instruments.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ebony, metal, wood, leatherette, velvet and silk.

References

Brief Description

Small surgery kit in metal case. Contains scissor and tweezer forceps, needle, hook, probe, two sharp and one blunt-ended scalpels. Two removable racks in case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Brief Description

Surgery set consisting of three long amputation knives, tourniquet, bone forceps, large forceps, in fitted case, with brass inserts. By Coxeter.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated), brass, ebony, fabric, cotton, canvas, foam, leather and velvet.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1227, no. 1227/3.

Brief Description

Basic surgery kit by various makers, consisting of five scalpels, curved scissors and hook-and-chain retractor in a small fitted box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (polished, brass, metal (plated) and bone.

References

Brief Description

Whalebone fillet with ebony handpieces.

History of Object

University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Whalebone, ebony and brass.

References

Brief Description

Tent introducer with spring and screw adjustment, plus a tent (apparently used).

History of Object

University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, cork and string.

References

Brief Description

Tray of instruments from larger case, containing trephines, skull saw, forceps, depressor, introducer, two eyepieces and scoop or gouge.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, brass, glass, wood (coated) and velvet.

References

Brief Description

Pocket-size instrument kit in metal tin. Contains two curved trocars with shields and canulae, catheter, scoop, syringe stopper, scoop and tongue depressor.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Set of minor operation instruments by Mayer and Meltzer; includes scalpels, hooks, needles, forceps, scissors, probe and sound, plus packets of needles. In fitted case, brass inlaid.

History of Object

Belonged to Dr. William Robert Fox (L et L Mid RCP et RCS Edin. 1883).
University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Wood (varnished), ebony, metal, silk, paper (printed) and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Flushing curette with four detachable blades, by Mayer and Meltzer. In case.

History of Object

University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wood, leatherette, velvet and silk.

References

Brief Description

Heywood Smith's [Barnes'?] laryngeal écraseur; features angled head and twisted-wire noose.

History of Object

Tagged as Heywood Smith type; however, item more closely resembles Barnes'.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 758, no. 3384.

Brief Description

Rectal and vaginal douche pipe, in glass. This is the nozzle part (reservoir and tubing etc. are missing), being a bent pipe with perforated nozzle.

History of Object

See registration number 74, Jamieson's doctor's bag.

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 930-33.

Brief Description

Small surgical instrument kit by William Ford and Co. in leather pouch. Folding knife, scalpel, lancet and bistoury have tortoiseshell handles. 3 forceps, scissors, sound and silver-plate canula.

History of Object

Professor Attwood considers this to be a fine set.
Paper referred to in second reference is available from Bryan Gandevia's collection (this one being an unpublished paper).

Materials and Finishes

Metal (silver-plated), tortoiseshell, leather, velvet, paper (printed), fibre and gut.

References

Interview: Attwood, Prof. H.D., 1987 07 17.
Paper: Fitts, Sir Clive from Royal Children's Hospital General Meeting, 1969. Paper given February 1978.

Brief Description

Item consists of a curved metal blade mounted in an arched wooden handpiece.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood and metal.

References

Brief Description

Long rubber bougie.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Rubber.

References

Brief Description

Devine's autostatic abdominal retractor by Denyer Bros., consisting of ratchet frame, 4 retractors with fixed handles and 2 blades with detachable handles.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Catalogue: Auseculap, 1960s: p. 238, no. B-20448; pp. 236-37, nos. B-20440-1 and B-20442.
Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 44, no. 44/2.

Brief Description

Cased set of 3 Hegar's metal, double-ended dilators for the cervix, gauge 13 to 18. Case includes instrument rack.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated) and rubber.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 978, nos. 978/4 and 978/5.

Brief Description

Devine's autostatic abdominal retractor with additional fixed circular frame, and assortment of wire and solid retractor blades.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 44 and 42A.
Catalogue: Aesculap, 1960s. p. 238.

Brief Description

Abdominal retractor with square detachable frame, four solid, and one wide fenestrated retractor blades. By Down Bros.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 44.

Brief Description

2-piece bistoury set, ebony-handled in leatherette fitted case. Mis-matched pieces.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated), ebony, wood, leatherette and velvet.

References

Brief Description

Incomplete set of 5 bistouries in fitted case by Mayer and Meltzer. Original case content of 12 instruments.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated), ebony, wood, leatherette, velvet and brass.

References

Brief Description

Assortment of five, all-metal scalpels. Vairous makers and also one bistoury, in simple wooden box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated), wood and brass.

References