Brief Description

Set of tonsil guillotines, consisting of two handpieces and a handle attachment in a black rectangular case with purple satin and velvet lining. Made by Mayer and Meltzer, c.1895.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Steel (plated) and wood.

References

Supplementary file.

Brief Description

De Vilbiss nose and throat spray, number 15. Consisting of a bottle, bulb nozzle and nozzle guard. Packed in a cardboard box. Made by the De Vilbiss Company.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, synthetic, cardboard and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Tonsil guillotine has handle, cutting blade that fits into a slotted base and passes over the aperture for excising purposes. Blade is held in position under varying pressures by a locking plate secured by screws. Blade has a twin finger grip at operators end. Model, Mackenzie's non reversible.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Brief Description

Laryngeal mirror with adjusting screw which allows operator to lengthen or shorten stem of mirror by sliding it in and out of bakelite handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated) glass (silvered) and bakelite.

References

Brief Description

Metal laryngeal mirror, with adjusting screw, rounded elongated handle with knob at the end. Handle is hollow.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Brief Description

Nasal snare for the removal of polyps. The hallow metal pipe is set at an angle and attached a bar of metal along which a lange of metal sided with a trigger-like grip. Thumb grip at end of metal bar. Wire snare passes through barrel and is attached to knob atop flange.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated)

References

Similar to snare in Allen and Hanbury's Catalogue, London, p. 273.

Brief Description

Nasal snare for the removal of polyps of a two finger metal flange which slides over a square metal bar with thumb grip at end of bar. Round needle-like bar set at angle with loops through which wire snare passes.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (polished).

References

Similar to snare in Allen and Hanbury's Catalogue, London, pp. 177 - 78.

Brief Description

Tonsil guillotine in box consisting of three main components, (i.) handle, (ii) extension to handle, (iii) excising device. Handle is grooved with indentations (depressions) for index finger and thumb. Extension has groove and locking screw and screws into top of handle. Excising device has base plate with slots, cutting blade with serrated thumb handle, locking plate with studs and locking screw. Guillotine is stored in a highly polished box with a hinged lid and catch. Box is moulded inside for individual components.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (polished) and metal (plated).

References

Down Brothers Catalogue, London, p. 413.

Brief Description

Brass ear syringe, consisting of cylinder and plunger. Cylinder bearing heraldic relief. Stored in cardboard rectangular case with print.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal and bone.

References

Brief Description

Laryngeal syringe has glass tube with metal plunger and plastic cannula attachment.

History of Object

V.G.M. collection.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, plastic, cardboard and cloth.

References

Brief Description

Laryngeal syringe consisting of a glass barreled syringe with finger rings and two metal cannulae of different shapes. Housed in a cloth bound box, painted black with a hinged lid.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, cotton (coloured and painted).

References

Surgical Instruments, Allen and Hanbury's Ltd. London, pp., 316-318.
Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Tonsil guillotine with finger rings and a sliding fork that skewers the severed tonsils. Housed in a varnished wooden case which has a hinged lid. Beehags type.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and wood (varnished).

References

Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances, Down Brothers, Ltd. London, pp.409.

Brief Description

O'Dwyers laryngeal intubation instruments consisting of an introducer, extractor, three brass tubes, two metal rods hinged in the middle, some twine and a case. Made by Archibald Young.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal. Brass, synthetic, cotton (coloured and painted).

References

Surgical Instruments, Allen and Hanbury's Ltd. London, p. 348.
Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Set of three tonsil guillotines with interchangeable metal handle, Mackenzie's type. Housed in a wooden rectangular box.

History of Object

Supplied by Warner and Webster, 240 Swanston Street, Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated), wood (varnished)

References

Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances, Down Brothers, Ltd. London, pp.411.

Brief Description

Matthieu pattern, tonsil guillotine, in three sizes; ¾, ? and 1 inch. Operates by a double action whereby the fork skewers the tonsils by thrusting forward while at the same time drawning back the cutting blade to cut the tonsils. Fork is levered to get correct angle so that the blade can slide underneath.

History of Object

Belonged to Dr Alexander Park.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (polished), wood, satin and velvet.

References

Brief Description

Thudichum's spring nasal speculum, suitable for left or right nostril.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p.492, no. 2159.

Brief Description

Frankel's nasal speculum with fenestrated blades.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Similar but not identical to registration number 1503.
Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p.489, no.2147.

Brief Description

Frankel's nasal speculum with fenestrated blades.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Similar but not identical to registration number 1502.
Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p.489, no.2147.

Brief Description

Nasal speculum, similar to Gimlette's, with fenestrated blades.

History of Object

Possibly donated by Miss Mitchell.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Thudichum's spring nasal speculum, suitable for left or right nostril, with plated ends.

History of Object

Possibly donated by Miss Mitchell.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p.492, no. 2159.

Brief Description

Thudichum's spring nasal speculum, suitable for left or right nostril.

History of Object

Possibly donated by Miss Mitchell.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p.492, no. 2159.

Brief Description

Thudichum's spring nasal speculum, suitable for left or right nostril.

History of Object

Possibly donated by Miss Mitchell.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (chrome plated).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p.492, no. 2159.

Brief Description

Thudichum's spring nasal speculum, suitable for left or right nostril.

History of Object

Possibly donated by Miss Mitchell. Item most likely manufactured by the same company as registration number 1507.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p.492, no. 2159.

Brief Description

Nasal polyp snare consisting of a tube housing a retractable metal tape with special end fitting.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Nasal polyp snare consisting of a tube housing a retractable tape with special end fitting.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Wylde's nasal polyp snare, consisting of angled central bar fitted with finger ring grip and sliding finger bar which regulates the reach of the wire loop.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and wire.

References

Brief Description

?Lamnock's tonsillectomy mouth gag, featuring adjustable-depth frame and removable tongue blade with anaesthetic tube.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Three bristle probangs of aseptic type, with metal shaft and flezible metallic sheath. Ring-pull action causes bristles to bunch out, for treatment of oesophagus or larynx.

History of Object

Item (.3) had owner's name attached.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, bristle and wire.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", page 364, no. 1597.

Brief Description

Mastoid osteotribe, by Holborn, with angled head and eight-sided handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Nasal speculum in the fashion of Gimlette's. Grip-moulded spring handles.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 490, no. 2149.

Brief Description

Small nasal speculum with fenestrated blades and grip-moulded handles.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 491, no. 2153.

Brief Description

Cleft palate instrument set, consisting of knife and three needles on handles. In plain wooden case. Two needles hook left or right, whilst third needle is right-angled.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wood and brass.

References

Brief Description

Luer's tonsil guillotine by Reaby and Taylor. Gun-shaped with trigger-action forced blade, and two rotating discs for blade aperture and exposure.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Luer's tonsil guillotine in the "French" pattern, has sliding and positioning fork and sliding loop-blade. Plus finger-ring grips and plunger. Only makers' variation between items 1 and 2.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 277, no. 1283.
Catalogue: Arnold * Sons, 1885. p. 201, Fig 580.

Brief Description

Mackenzie's reversible tonsil guillotine by British Medical Supply. Used for both sides with right hand, has curved plunging bar for thumb, and detachable metal handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 280, no. 1290.

Brief Description

Mackenzie's reversible tonsil guillotine by Surgical Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Used for both sides, has curved plunging bar for thumb, and semi-detachable metal handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 280, no. 1290.

Brief Description

Mackenzie's reversible tonsil guillotine by Surgical Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Used for both sides, has curved plunging bar for thumb, and metal handle with curved neck. Long plunging stem to blade.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 280, no. 1290.

Brief Description

Mackenzie's reversible tonsil guillotine. Used for both sides, has curved plunging bar for thumb, and metal handle with curved neck. Short plunging stem to blade.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 280, no. 1290.

Brief Description

Mackenzie's tonsil guillotine, with straight plunging bar for thumb, and fenestrated handle with curved end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Tonsillectomy retractor; has moving part with four prongs which moves sideways and on flap hinge; has hollow metal handle.

History of Object

Once had 5; items 2-5 were defective and were destroyed by Prof. Attwood, 12/6/96.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 41, no. 138.

Brief Description

Tonsillectomy retractor with curved, fenestrated blade (and apparently is not designed with moving parts: it lacks provision, there being no holes; see registration number 1785).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 41, no. 138.

Brief Description

Mackenzie's tonsil guillotine with removable hanlde, in wooden box. Used for either side, guillotine has curved plunger bar for thumb. Short handle and blade.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and wood.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 280, no. 1290.

Brief Description

Aural specula, misplaced from its auriscope; normally it would slide on as an attachment.

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

O'Dwyer's Intubation set which consists of tubes, obturators and introducer with gauge plate, and fitted rack in metal case.

History of Object

"INTUBATION FOR LARYNGEAL DIPHTHERIA: 1890 Jefferys Wood learnt intubation in New York from O'Dwyer, purchased his tubes (shown below), practiced intubation in London (?first); 1891 Wood introduced intubation to Australia at the Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Five out of the first nine cases survived (previous mortality approx. 100%). He later taught Frank Scholes of Fairfield Hospital, who perfected the technique (see obituary: A.J. Wood, Med. J. Aust. 1931/1/728, and first reference).

Materials and Finishes

Metal, synthetic and fibre.

References

Note: from note formerly with set.
Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p.329, no. 1477.

Brief Description

Nasal forceps with forked blades, loop and hook handles.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Brief Description

Small bottle inhaler of pump-action type, with metal spray and amber glass base.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and metal (plated).

References

Identified by Professor Attwood.

Brief Description

De Vilbiss nebulizer no. 40: large volume. Consists of stoppered glass chamber with plastic ball pump. In original box with instructions.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

"Alformant 'A'" for the gasification of formalin tablets, by Formalin Hygienic Company Ltd. Copper and brass cylinder, with spirit chamber, wick, and pan.

History of Object

Used for sterilizing the air of sickrooms and dwellings.

Materials and Finishes

Copper, brass, cotton, metal (enamelled), paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 335, no. 1494.
Catalogue: "Very Best English Goods, 1907" (Facsimile), 1969: p. 509.

Brief Description

No. 2 powder insufflator by Whitall, Tatum & Co., with rubber bulb and hard rubber tube. In original box with instruction sheet and powder.

History of Object

For powder treatment of the throat, ear and nasal cavities.

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

All-glass ear syringe with bulbous glass nozzle, in original box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, cork, asbestos and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Auriscope set in leather-covered box, with other instruments. Comprises: auriscope with 3 specula; 3 x aural specula (Purves'); aural speculum (Pritchard's); rubber bulb; 2 x Woake's (?) Eustachian catheter; instrument with gouge and eye; razor blade; packet of scalepl blades; tapered glass tube (from eyedropper?); ivory handle; steel handle; hooked probe with point; hooked probe with eye; spring clip tube for holding hypodermic needles.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (nickel-plated), glass, rubber and ivory.

References

Brief Description

St. Clair Thomson's adenoid curette.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Aural knife - myringotome - ? Tröltsch's.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1935. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 532.

Brief Description

Tonsil vulsellum.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (nickel-plated).

References

Brief Description

Double-ended steel tonsil dissector, one end similar to the three-pronged Seymour Jones type.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Brief Description

Fränkel's screw-model nasal speculum.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (brass? nickel-plated?).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 608.

Brief Description

Thudichum's nasal speculum, possibly Mark Howell's modification.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 611.

Brief Description

De Vilbiss Toilet Spray for the nose and throat comprising a clear glass atomiser, rubber puffer, atomer with tubes and a nasal guard. The atomiser bottle was filled with "oils or aqueous solutions", for inhaling. This kit has its original instructions, brochure on De Vilbiss toilet sprays and cardboard box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, rubber, paper and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Atomizer for oils and aqueous solutions. Metal screw cap has long spray tube and glass outlet tube. Spray tip has metal nasal guard fitted. Two cone-shaped glass bottles have metal necks. One bottle is clear glass, the other yellow glass and fitted with a black plastic screw cap. Grey rubber bulb has tubing and metal fittings. There is a small coil of wire, and a sheet of directions also included. The original box of red cardboard also contains a piece of cloth and a piece of cotton wool.

...Label on lid of box "DeVilbiss/No.16/Medium spray. Adjustable gold/tip. For oils or aqueous solutions./The DeVILBISS COMPANY, TOLEDO, OHIO/MADE IN U.S.A./ATOMIZER". Stamped label on box, "Pat. 1968366".

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

Glass, rubber, metal, cardboard and paper.

References

Brief Description

Atomizer for tannic acid. Consists of medium clear glass jar, fitted with metal screw lid and spray attachments; grey rubber bulb and tubing with metal fittings; rubber O-ring seal; small ocil of wire in jar. Box is two-piece with black base and red lid. Original instruction sheet and guarantee also enclosed. Box lid has two paper labels describing contents.

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

Glass, metal, rubber, cardboard and paper.

References

Brief Description

Krohne and Sesemann's tonsil guillotine, consisting of spring release handle, detachable shaft and dull-edged blade. Stainless steel.

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

Stainless steel.

References

Catalogue: Allen and Hanburys, 1930. "Surgical Instruments, Appliances and Hospital Equipment". p.856.

Brief Description

Ear syringe consisting of glass nozzle, barrel and plunger, with cotton piston and cork stopper with wooden top.

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

Glass, cotton, cork and wood.

References

Catalogue: Allen & Hanburys Ltd., c.1900. "Surgical Instruments". p.439.

Brief Description

Nasal syringe with three metal screw-on nozzles, metal frame with two side grips, plunger-ringed, glass barrel, rubber and metal piston. Syringe held in wooden instrument case. Two circular rubber washers are stored with the syringe.

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

Metal, glass, wood and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Ear syringe with ivory and metal frame, ivory plunger, rubber piston, glass barrel and metal canula. Black leatherette instrument case with purple velvet and silk lining. Set is missing a canula as indicated by instrument case.

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

Leatherette, ivory, glass, metal, fabric and wood.

References

Brief Description

Ear syringe with vulcanite nozzle, stopper and plunger, glass barrel, rubber piston, 2 vulcanite canulae, 1 bulbous with curve and 1 straight. Black leatherette instrument case with purple silk and velvet 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

Leatherette, wood, vulcanite, glass and fabric.

References

Brief Description

Metal thyroid retractor, oval-shaped, with spring release side blades and hand-grip.

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

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Battery-operated headlight with plastic and metal frame. Light consists of light bulb set within narrow rectangular frame that sits on the forehead and attached straight plastic earbands for securing the light to the doctor's head.

History of Object

This head light was donated by S.I.M. Australia to the Museumin July 1997. S.I.M. received this head light as part of a doctor's bag with instruments which they could not use as workable medical equipment.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic (early), metal and glass.

References

Brief Description

One pair of nasal saws (Bosworth's), up and down cut.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References