Green Ivory and Silver Tongue Scraper

Green Ivory and Silver Tongue Scraper

• Date: 1820-1830
• Uses: Therapeutic
• Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene, Tongue Scrapers
• A good quality antique English ivory and silver tongue scraper. The silver is not hallmarked but the green colouring of the ivory handle was a practice which was typical of the period around the 1820s and 1830s…

• Archived Item

Obstetric Laennec Stethoscope

Obstetric Laennec Stethoscope

• Date: 1830-1840
• Uses: Diagnostic
• Categories: Cardiovascular, Stethoscopes, Monaural Stethoscopes
• A fine Laennec two piece monaural stethoscope which is short and was probably used as an obstetric scope. This is of the latest of the Laennec scopes dating to circa 1830 and is made from sycamore wood which has devel…

Blodgett’s Multi-Audiphone Auricle 1891

Blodgett’s Multi-Audiphone Auricle 1891

• Date: 1891
• Uses: Therapeutic
• Categories: Ear Nose Throat, Hearing, Auricles and Shells
• A patented 19th century faux tortoise shell celluloid auricle with an attractive organic design in its original tin box with provenance of date, manufacture and ownership. On the inside of the lid is a picture…

• Archived Item

Mahomed Sphygmograph with Ivory Rests

Mahomed Sphygmograph with Ivory Rests

• Date: 1872-1880
• Uses: Diagnostic
• Categories: Cardiovascular, Pulse & BP, Sphygmographs
• In 1872 Dr Mahomed improved on Marey’s 1857 design by adding a wheel to vary the pressure on the radial artery in increments (ounces 1-14 Troy as measured on a dial). The apparatus was secured to the flex…

Horn Dry Cupping Set

Horn Dry Cupping Set

• Date: 1800-1850
• Uses: Therapeutic
• Categories: Bleeding, Cupping
• A dry cupping set consisting of three hand turned horn cups with brass tops, a syringe suction pump and connectors. Each of the cups fit the syringe perfectly using one of two connectors which are housed in a small co…

Ivory Nipple Shield

Ivory Nipple Shield

• Date: 1795-1825
• Uses: Therapeutic
• Categories: Obs & Gyn, Breast Feeding
• A fine ivory nipple shield carved from a single piece of ivory. The cross-hatching appearance is typical of elephant ivory. The piece has a good patina and dates to the late 18th or early 19th century. A near…

Antatomical Model Face by Dr Auzoux

Antatomical Model Papier-mache Face by Auzoux

• Date: 1850-1900
• Uses: Diagnostic, Educational
• Categories: Medical, Medical General
• A rare 19th C papier-mâché model of the head made by Dr Auzoux and listed in his catalogue. Remarkable detail showing muscles, nerves and blood vessels in the head and neck. There is too much to display in th…

Vecabe Dental Model Jaw and Teeth

Vecabe Dental Model Jaw and Teeth

• Date: 1920-1930
• Uses: Diagnostic, Educational
• Categories: Dental, Dental General
• A well fashioned French antique dental model by Vecabé. The full set of teeth are made from enamel and would have been painstakingly crafted and fired individually. Each one is secured to the mandible with bra…