Pewter medicine spoon, made by A. Caron, French, 19th century
This medicine spoon has a hinged lid to prevent spillage and allow for medicine to be administered to patients who have difficulty swallowing or remaining still.
The deep curve of the spoon and pointed shape allowed medicine to be directed down the patient's throat.
Details
- Category:
- Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A42403
- Materials:
- pewter
- Measurements:
-
overall: 28 mm x 231 mm x 39 mm, .102 kg
- type:
- medicine spoon
- credit:
- Loan, Wellcome Trust
