Brass artificial leech in leather covered case with accessories

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, 62 Strand, London, England, 1830-1889.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A627089
Materials:
case, wood, case, leather, covered, case, velvet, lined, artificial leech, brass, artificial leech, steel and artificial leech, string
Measurements:
case: width 173 mm
case: height 32 mm
case: length 99 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 aritificial leech

Measurements:
length 129 mm
width 42 mm
height 24 mm
Materials:
glass , brass , steel and rubber
Object Number:
A627089 Pt1
type:
blood suction tubes