Brass artificial leech

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:
A627090
Materials:
case, wood, case, leather, covered, case, velvet, lined, artificial leech, steel, artificial leech, brass and artificial leech, string
Measurements:
case: length 128 mm
case: width 170 mm
case: height 42 mm
type:
artificial leeches
credit:
Lloyd Johnstone, J.

Parts

Glass blood suction tubes, 4, 3 sizes, for use with artificial leech

Glass blood suction tubes

Glass blood suction tubes, 4, 3 sizes, for use with artificial leech

Measurements:
length 107 mm
width 42 mm
height 37 mm
Materials:
glass , steel and ebony
Object Number:
A627090 Pt1
type:
blood suction tubes
Steel cutter, tubular, sharp at one end, for use with artificial leech

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:
A627090 Pt2
type:
cutters
Brass washer, internally threaded, to fit end of artificial leech

Brass washer

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

Measurements:
length 9 mm
diameter 19 mm
Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A627090 Pt3
type:
washer
Leather covered case for brass artificial leech, with accessories, by John Weiss and Son, 62 Strand, London, England, 1830-1889.

Leather covered case for brass artificial leech

Leather covered case for brass artificial leech, with accessories, by John Weiss and Son, 62 Strand, London, England, 1830-1889.

Measurements:
overall - case closed: 50 mm x 71 mm x 127 mm, .634 kg
overall - case open: 124 mm x 71 mm x 220 mm, .634 kg
Materials:
wood (unidentified) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , cotton (textile) , leather and velvet
Object Number:
A627090 Pt4
type:
instrument cases