A First-Generation (1840s) Anesthesia Inhaler

A First-Generation (1840s) Anesthesia Inhaler

$1495.00

A First-Generation (1840s) Anesthesia Inhaler

Circa

1840s

Country of manufacture

France

Categories: Medicine, Surgical instruments

Description

An extremely rare first-generation( c1840s)  chloroform inhaler. Metal with a hand-stitched leather cushion that appears to be  stuffed with horse hair.The Wood Library of Anesthesia has  a superficially similar mask, by Luer, in their collection–see link below. It should be noted that while their collection is arguably the most comprehensive in the United States, it lacks an example of this inhaler. See link below: 

https://www.woodlibrarymuseum.org/museum/luer-inhaler/

 

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US M and R Gordon

Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974