X-ray set, comprises couch, control panel, transformer in housing, box containing x-ray films and fluorescent screen, x-ray tube, rectifier, distance gauge and accessories, made by Watson and Sons (Electro-Medical) Limited, C. Yeo and possibly others, at 3 Kildare Gardens, Bayswater, London, W2, England, 1901-1945.

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Parts

Mackenzie-Davidson new model x-ray couch by C. Yeo

Mackenzie-Davidson new model x-ray couch by C. Yeo

Mackenzie-Davidson new model x-ray couch by C. Yeo, 3 Kildare Gardens, Bayswater, London, W2, England, 1901-1913.

Measurements:
height 1998 mm
length 2338 mm
width 669 mm
Materials:
frame, oak and fittings, iron
Object Number:
A639408 Pt1
type:
x-ray couches
Control unit for x-ray set

Control unit for x-ray set

Control unit for x-ray set, by Watson and Sons (Electro-Medical) Ltd. London, 1915 - 1930

Measurements:
height 1070 mm
length 445 mm
width 425 mm
footswitch: height 71 mm
footswitch: length 179 mm
footswitch: width 80 mm
resistor: height 299 mm
resistor: length 295 mm
Materials:
iron , steel and dial coverings, glass
Object Number:
A639408 Pt2
type:
control units
High tension transformer in wooden casing

High tension transformer in wooden casing

High tension transformer in wooden casing, by Watson and Sons (Electro-Medical) Ltd., Sunic House, Parker Street, Kingsway, London, WC2, England, 1915-1930.

Measurements:
incl insulators and meter: height 1810 mm
depth 880 mm
width 880 mm
Materials:
iron and steel
Object Number:
A639408 Pt3
type:
transformers
Protective Screen for radiographer

Protective Screen for radiographer

Protective Screen for radiographer, of wood, metal and glass construction, by Watson and Sons, (Electro-Medical) Ltd., London, 1915-1925

Measurements:
height 1776 mm
length 570 mm
width 390 mm
top: length 1300 mm
top: width 1300 mm
Materials:
frame, oak and window, glass, lead-glass?
Object Number:
A639408 Pt4
type:
x-ray protective screens
"Media Six" water-cooled thermionic x-ray tube (glass envelope broken) made in Germany

"Media Six" water-cooled thermionic x-ray tube (glass envelope broken) made in Germany

"Media Six" water-cooled thermionic x-ray tube (glass envelope broken) made in Germany, supplied by Watson and Sons (Electro-Medical) Ltd., London, 1929.

Materials:
steel and glass
Object Number:
A639408 Pt5
type:
thermionic x-ray tubes
"Media Six" water-cooled thermionic x-ray tube

"Media Six" water-cooled thermionic x-ray tube

"Media Six" water-cooled thermionic x-ray tube, glass envelope broken, made in Germany, supplied by Watson and Sons (Electro-Medical) Ltd., London, 1929.

Materials:
steel and glass
Object Number:
A639408 Pt5/1
type:
thermionic x-ray tubes
Part of:
A639408 Pt5
Broken glass envelope pieces

Broken glass envelope pieces

Broken glass envelope pieces, from "Media Six" water-cooled thermionic x-ray tube made in Germany, supplied by Watson and Sons (Electro-Medical) Ltd., London, 1929.

Materials:
steel and glass
Object Number:
A639408 Pt5/2
type:
thermionic x-ray tubes
Part of:
A639408 Pt5
Thermionic rectifier tube for x-ray use

Thermionic rectifier tube for x-ray use

Thermionic rectifier tube for x-ray use, by Philips, made in England 1923-1945

Measurements:
length 590 mm
heatsink: diameter 87 mm
Materials:
steel and glass
Object Number:
A639408 Pt6
type:
x-ray rectifier tubes
Wooden distance gauge with hinged arm and small plumb bob

Wooden distance gauge with hinged arm and small plumb bob

Wooden distance gauge with hinged arm and small plumb bob

Measurements:
height 1363 mm
base: length 202 mm
base: width 102 mm
stick: length 670 mm
Materials:
mahogany and fittings, brass
Object Number:
A639408 Pt7
type:
distance guages
Lead-shielded wooden storage box containing fluorescent screen

Lead-shielded wooden storage box containing fluorescent screen

Lead-shielded wooden storage box containing fluorescent screen, two film holders (by W. Watson and by Philips), three packets of x-ray film 15" X 12" (by Ilford and by Kodak) and two packets of recording paper by 0Ilford

Measurements:
height 445 mm
length 489 mm
width 350 mm
Materials:
oak and handles, iron
Object Number:
A639408 Pt8
type:
storage boxes
Lead-shielded wooden storage box containing two film holders (by W. Watson and by Philips)

Lead-shielded wooden storage box containing two film holders (by W. Watson and by Philips)

Lead-shielded wooden storage box containing two film holders (by W. Watson and by Philips)

Object Number:
A639408 Pt8/1
type:
box
Part of:
A639408 Pt8
Packet of dental X-ray film

Packet of dental X-ray film

Packet of dental X-ray film

Object Number:
A639408 Pt8/2
type:
film
Part of:
A639408 Pt8
Packet of Ilford X-ray photograph paper

Packet of Ilford X-ray photograph paper

Packet of Ilford X-ray photograph paper

Object Number:
A639408 Pt8/3
type:
packet
Part of:
A639408 Pt8
Packet of Ilford X-ray recording paper

Packet of Ilford X-ray recording paper

Packet of Ilford X-ray recording paper

Object Number:
A639408 Pt8/4
type:
packet
Part of:
A639408 Pt8
Fluorescent screen

Fluorescent screen

Fluorescent screen

Object Number:
A639408 Pt8/5
type:
screen
Part of:
A639408 Pt8
X-ray film holder cassette

X-ray film holder cassette

X-ray film holder cassette

Object Number:
A639408 Pt8/6
type:
holder
Part of:
A639408 Pt8
X-ray film holder cassette

X-ray film holder cassette

X-ray film holder cassette

Object Number:
A639408 Pt8/7
type:
holder
Part of:
A639408 Pt8
Packet of Kodak 'Blue Brand' X-ray film

Packet of Kodak 'Blue Brand' X-ray film

Packet of Kodak 'Blue Brand' X-ray film

Object Number:
A639408 Pt8/8
type:
x-ray film
Part of:
A639408 Pt8
3 Cartons of Double Coated X-Ray Film, Ilford Limited, England, 1935-45

3 Cartons of Double Coated X-Ray Film, Ilford Limited, England, 1935-45

Three cartons of double-coated x-ray film, one 15 x 12-inch, two 10 x 12-inch, one tape-sealed, by Ilford Limited, Redbridge, Greater London, 1935-1945. Ilford Limited worked in association with John Bell and Croyden Limited.

Measurements:
overall: 3.62kg
Materials:
cardboard , paper (fibre product) and x-ray film
Object Number:
A639408 Pt11
type:
x-ray film and carton
Dental x-ray film

Dental x-ray film

One packet of dental X-ray film.

Object Number:
A639408 Pt9
type:
film
X-ray film holder, Europe, 1910-1925

X-ray film holder, Europe, 1910-1925

X-ray Film holder.

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X-ray film holders hold the X-ray film onto which X-rays are developed. This example was made by Philips. Once X-rays had been discovered in 1895, physicians and surgeons were keen to use them to see inside the body without resorting to surgery. The holder is shown here with an x-ray film (A655722 Pt6).

Measurements:
overall: 16 mm x 225 mm x 282 mm, 1.08kg
Materials:
metal
Object Number:
A639408 Pt10
type:
x-ray accessories
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X-ray tube

X-ray tube

X-ray tube, glass envelope broken, with bulbous rubber attachment

Materials:
steel and glass
Object Number:
A639408 Pt14
type:
x-ray tubes
Two black components from X-ray machine

Two black components from X-ray machine

Two black components from X-ray machine, with metal clasp ends

Materials:
glass and steel
Object Number:
A639408 Pt15
type:
component