Silver artificial leech

Silver artificial leech

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Silver artificial leech, in leather covered case, with accessories, by William Kidston and Co., 18 Bishopsgate Street, London, England, 1850-1880.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A114637
Materials:
case, wood, case, velvet, lined, case, leather, covered, artificial leech, steel and artificial leech, silver
Measurements:
case: height 44 mm
case: width 150 mm
case: length 79 mm
type:
mechanical leech
credit:
Horsford

Parts

Silver and glass blood suction tubes

Silver and glass blood suction tubes

Silver and glass blood suction tubes, two, for use with artificial leech

Measurements:
largest piece: length 94 mm
diameter 21 mm
Materials:
silver , steel and glass
Object Number:
A114637 Pt1
type:
blood suction tubes
Wooden box for holding grease

Wooden box for holding grease

Wooden box for holding grease

Measurements:
including lid: height 14 mm
including lid: diameter 33 mm
Materials:
box
Object Number:
A114637 Pt2
type:
boxes