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, two, for use with artificial leech

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