Pewter piston action syringe, no maker, 1700-1850

Made:
1700-1850
Pewter piston action syringe, no maker, 1700-1850

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Pewter piston action syringe, no maker, 1700-1850
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Pewter piston action syringe, no maker, 1700-1850

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A99531
Materials:
pewter, iron and bone
Measurements:
length 143 mm
diameter 22 mm
type:
syringes

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