Hénocque’s Hematoscope/Lactoscope

Hénocque’s Hematoscope/Lactoscope

$350.00

1886 French Hematoscope/Lactoscope

Dimensions

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Circa

1886

Maker

Pellin, Paris

Country of manufacture

France

Categories: Medicine, Diagnostics

Description

 
We are offering an example of l’Hématoscope d’Hénocque. In 1886, Albert Hénocque (1840-1902) published his SUR​ LE HÉMATOSCOPE​ D’HÉNOCQUE​ INDICATIONS TECHNIQUES DE SES APPLICATIONS​:​Spectroscopie​ Diaphanométrie et Photographie​ du sang, du lait, etc., etc. Paris, G. Masson. In this volume he laid out the applications of his hematoscope. What makes this instrument of special interest is that it was used not only for the diagnosis of diseases of the blood but also to test the quality of ​a woman‘s milk “either to choose between several [wet}nurses, [or] to note changes in lactation.”(1886:42) It is in excellent original condition and retains its labeled case, plus diagnostic cards. The maker is PH. Pellin, Paris. The length of the case: 4″ or 10cm. 

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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