Brass artificial leech in leather covered case with accessories

Made:
1883-1900 in London
modifier:
Weiss, John
Brass artificial leech in leather covered case with accessories

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Brass artificial leech in leather covered case with accessories, by John Weiss and Son, 287 Oxford Street, London, England, 1883-1900.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A627087
Materials:
case, wood, case, leather, covered, case, velvet, lined, artificial leech, brass and artificial leech, steel
Measurements:
case: height 48 mm
case: width 111 mm
case: length 127 mm
type:
artificial leeches

Parts

Glass blood suction tubes

Glass blood suction tubes

Glass blood suction tubes, 2, 1 large, 1 small, for use with artificial leech

Measurements:
length 113 mm
width 44 mm
height 30 mm
Materials:
glass , steel and ebony
Object Number:
A627087 Pt1
type:
blood suction tubes
Steel cutter

Steel cutter

Steel cutter, tubular, sharp at one end, for use with artificial leech

Measurements:
length 15 mm
diameter 7 mm
Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A627087 Pt2
type:
cutters
Brass washer

Brass washer

Brass washer, internally threaded, to fit end of artificial leech

Measurements:
length 8 mm
diameter 19 mm
Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A627087 Pt3
type:
washer