Leather covered case for mechanical leech

Leather covered case for mechanical leech

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Leather covered case for mechanical leech, with accessories, by William, Kidston and Co., 18 Bishopsgate, London, England, 1850-1860.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A606806
Materials:
case, wood, leather, covered and velvet, lined
Measurements:
case: length 149 mm
case: width 74 mm
case: height 46 mm
type:
mechanical leech
credit:
Druce, G.C.

Parts

Boxwood box for holding grease for piston

Boxwood box for holding grease for piston

Boxwood box for holding grease for piston

Measurements:
height 14 mm
width 28 mm
Materials:
boxwood
Object Number:
A606806 Pt1
type:
boxes
Three silver and glass suction tubes

Three silver and glass suction tubes

Three silver and glass suction tubes

Measurements:
length 137 mm
diameter 21 mm
Materials:
silver , steel and glass
Object Number:
A606806 Pt2
type:
blood suction tubes