French enema pump c1820.
Stock Number: 4010
£95
A large antique French enema syringe or pump fashioned from pewter with a fruit wood plunger
Dimensions
The syringe stands 34.5cm (13.58") high and the body has a diameter of 7cm (2.75").
Circa
1820
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A large antique French enema syringe or pump fashioned from pewter with a fruit wood plunger, designed for self administration it comes from a time when enemas were a mainstay of medicine. This enema syringe, also known as a Clyster, reflects the early nineteenth-century belief in the benefits of purging the body on a regular basis. The French title is “Clystère soi-même ‘ reflecting the self administration aspect.
The syringe easily disassembles and reassembles and all parts appear to be in good working order – this item will be disassembled into two parts for shipping. This is a substantial and solid item.
The syringe stands 34.5cm (13.58″) high and the body has a diameter of 7cm (2.75″).
An example is held in the Science Museum Collection in London and can be viewed using the link below.
https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co139767/pewter-enema-syringe-london-england-1822-1846
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