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A rare electrotype medal issued by the Richmond Hospital School of Anatomy, Medecine and Surgery, with a bust of Richard Carmichael. Marked for the electrotypist W. A. Fagan. Richard Carmichael (1779-1849) was a distinguished surgeon, who founded the school in 1816 on the outskirts of Dublin. In 1847 he performed the first operation in Ireland under general anaesthesia. After his death in 1849 the hospital was renamed the Carmichael Hospital in his honour. Read More...

30 Dec

Forty Four Pieces of Tracheostomy Instruments

By Fletcher

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A collection of forty four various tracheostomy instruments, of various dates and types, all in good condition. Read More...

30 Dec

Six Metal Eyelid Retractors

By Fletcher

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Five gilt metal eyelid retractors, four signed ‘WEISS LONDON’ and one other. Read More...

30 Dec

A Set of Registered Brass Curves by H. W. Caslon

By Fletcher

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The Caslon Foundry began in 1720. This is a set of curves registered by H. W. Caslon on 3 March 1874. They were used in Letterpress printing. This is a complete set of 38 curves in original box, with label for H. W. Caslon 22, Chiswell Street London. Read More...

28 Dec

Three Versions of Schimmelbusch Anesthesia Mask

By M and R Gordon

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Three versions of the classic Schimmelbusch anesthesia mask. From left: Classic version:$50.00, “J& R Oldfield”with military broad arrow$150.00 and “MEDICAL SUPPLY Ltd SHEFFIELD” ,$150.00 Wood Library of Anesthesia notes:“Dr. Curt Schimmelbusch (1860-1895), a German physician, designed this mask around 1889 while an assistant surgeon. Surgical assistants were often assigned the task of delivering the anesthetic. During anesthesia it was not uncommon for ether and chloroform to get onto the patient’s skin, causing irritation. Chloroform can even cause burn-like reactions. Schimmelbusch Read More...

28 Dec

FINE SEXTANT BY COX OF PLYMOUTH DOCK

By MikeRead

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PLYMOUTH DOCK EST. 1690 DEVONPORT Ca. 1820 TO PRESENT. LONDON QUALITY ORIGINAL GOLD LACQUER FINISH. SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, DHL, ECT. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com Read More...

27 Dec

SOLD – Antique W. Watson & Sons Ltd – Edinburgh-H Brass Microscope – circa 1914, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for Sale – Watson Edinburgh-H c1914 serial no. 19344 – antique stand “H” model. This listing is for a nicely presented and well seasoned example of Watson’s Edinburgh Student’s Stand-H model microscope in brass – it dates to 1914 based on its serial number 19344. It’s marked W. Watson & Sons Ltd and post-dates the firm’s move to limited company status which occurred in 1908. This is a decent example with some signs of wear and still quite presentable Read More...

26 Dec

~RARE AND FINE SWIFT DICK PETROLOGICAL MICROSCOPE WITH PROVENANCE~SOLD

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Standing 13 inches tall on a Crouch-type foot, it is unserialized but dated by the Award inscription on the body tube reading: \”Telford Premium, Awarded to Archibald Sharp, W.H. Sc., B. Sc. Assoc. M. Inst. C.C. by the Institution of Civil Engineers Session, 1894-95.\” Signed James Swift and Son, LONDON, the continental style limb is supported by trunnions on each side. A straight nickel-plated tail stock supports a plan-concave mirror which rides on a swinging sleeve. Square 4 inch stage and Read More...

22 Dec

SHAGREEN EYEGLASS CASE FOR 2 SPECTACLES ,SILVER MOUNTS C1820

By Opticalworld

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CLOSES WELL WITH HEALTHY CLICK , SIVER VACANT CARTOUCHE , ROBUST AND FIRM, HINGE FIRM. SOME SMALL , AREAS OF SHAGRREN MISSING, PLEASE SEE PHOTOS Read More...

22 Dec

C1780 STEEL PRESSURE RING SIDES SPECTACLES WITH SHAGREEN CASE

By Opticalworld

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THE SPECTACLES ARE FIRM BUT THERE IS RUST , THE CASE IS GOOD , CLOSES WITH A HEALTHY CLICK , NO SHAGREEN MISSING, BUTTON IS MISSING BUT OPENS AS IT SHOULD WHEN PRESSED, Read More...

22 Dec

SHAGREEN SPECTACLES CASE FOR 3 SPECTACLES !! C1820,SILVER MOUNT

By Opticalworld

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IN STUDY, ROBUST CONDITION, HINGE GOOD, CLOSES BUT NO CLICK , MONOGRAMMED SILVER CARTOUCH ON LID, ONE SIDE SMALL AREA OF SHAGREEN MISSING. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS Read More...

21 Dec

Finely-Engraved 1840 Silver Lancet Case

By M and R Gordon

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Finely-Engraved 1840 Silver Lancet Case. It is in excellent condition, with a tightly-closing lid. It lacks lancets. Hallmarked to base for Birmingham 1840 by Taylor & Perry. Length 6 cm. Read More...