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Dr. Scott’s Quack

THE HAIR BRUSH HAS BEEN SOLD!  Dr. Scott’s quack-electric FLESH brush.It retains its original box which is not in the best of condition. The function of the small compass is described below.  The SDSU site notes, regarding Dr. Scott’s electric devices” “The 19th century was filled with quackery and patent-medicine schemes, tonics, cures and devices. Dr. George A. Scott, a businessman with no medical training, was the inventor of electric brushes and devices. In 1872, he received a U.S. patent for a Read More...

THE KEYSTONE EYE COMFORT STEREOSCOPE OUTFIT

Eye Coordination Training, American, c. 1937, by the Keystone View Co., Meadville, Penn. The handheld stereoscope itself is constructed of wood and metal, colored green with black trim, and has card carrier sliding along a distance scale. The set is complete with the original 12 stereograms mounted with silver photographic prints, the instruction manual, and the cardboard box. Condition is near mint throughout. The stereograms range progressively in difficulty of eye task, each explained in detail on the reverse. Read More...

A Trio of Pelvimeters

From left: Collyer’s Pelvimeter , Martin’s Pelvimeter and Collins’ Pelvimeter. $50.00 each. All in vg condition. Read More...

Lufkin Demolition Charge Steel Computing Tape for TNT

Lufkin Demolition Charge Steel Computing Tape for TNT . Used by civil engineers and by US military during Viet-Nam era. Lufkin was and is one of the USA’s top measuring-tape manufacturers. Let us know if you need more images or information. Read More...

Hermann’s surgical-instrument holder, patented in the US on October 8, 1907

Hermann’s surgical-instrument holder, which was patented in the US on October 8, 1907. We have another example of this instrument on FG but this one is not in as good condition, having lost much of the plating on the case.It is priced substantially lower. This finely crafted case and holder includes all the instruments necessary for minor surgery. It could be carried in a doctor’s bag,  pocket, etc., and was easily sterilized. Each instrument could be removed from the Read More...

Mulford’s Improved Anti-Toxin Syringe, C1890s

A cased example of Mulford’s Improved Anti-Toxin syringe, first  introduced 1896-7, that was used to inject concentrated anti-toxin. A link to an 1897 issue of JAMA discusses it in the “New Instruments” section: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/458959One of its primary uses was in the prevention and treatment of diphtheria.    Read More...

Anesthesia: Stratford-Cookson Somnoform Inhaler

A good example of the Stratford-Cookson Somnoform Inhaler with an empty labeled and graduated Somnoform bottle. The Wood Library of Anesthesia describes this instrument as follows: Stratford-Cookson Inhaler ” The pharmaceutical company Stratford-Cookson introduced this inhaler in 1907.  It was intended to be used with either of the company’s branded products, Somnoform or ethyl chloride.  The oval cup at the bottom of the inhaler is enclosed by fine wire mesh.  For each procedure, this cup was packed with gauze.  The bottom of the Read More...

Mackenzie’s Laryngeal Electrode, C1880

A scarce example of Mackenzie’s Laryngeal Electrode for paralyses of the vocal chords. See cut from 1889 Tiemann Armamentarium for more applications. No maker indicated. Read More...

Kelsey’s Pile Forceps

A good example of Kelsey’s pile forceps. Shown in 1915 KNY-Scheerer 1915 catalog but introduced earlier. Length: 10″ or 25cm. Read More...

Set of Ferguson’s Vaginal Speculums

Set of Ferguson’s Vaginal Speculums in hard rubber. The largest is 6.25″ in length.  The set is in very good condition noting that one speculum has a hairline crack or old repair.See last image. The cut is from a KNY-Scheerer 1915 catalog but Ferguson’s speculums were introduced in the second half of the 19th-century.  Read More...

Collection of hearing devices ear trumpets from Boston and Paris, among others,

Collection of hearing devices ear trumpets from Boston and Paris, among others, in good undamaged condition . One is a so called conversation tube all are ca 100 years and more old  €125.- a piece or € 450,- for the collection ( 4 pieces ) Read More...

“IMPROVEMENT IN HAMMOCK-EYES” — SECURE SUPPORT FOR THE SLEEPING SAILOR

Comfort in the Sailor’s Bunk, American, 1878, signed on the 2″ (5 cm) diameter brass fitting “Union Web, Gloucester, Mass.” The two-part fitting is designed to partially encompass a braid of hammock strings. for secure mounting at each end. The fitting is complete with a considerable quantity of the red and white strings, plus the original patent office tags. Condition is good noting some wear. This is the original example submitted by Thomas Tresilian of the sea-faring town of Gloucester, Read More...