Set of cupping instruments

Made:
1822-1900 in London
maker:
Simpson
Set of cupping instruments

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Set of cupping instruments, in leather covered case, by Simpson, 55 Strand, London, England, 1822-1900.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A606706
Materials:
case, wood, case, leather, covered, case, velvet, lined and case, brass
Measurements:
case: length 275 mm
case: diameter 86 mm
type:
cupping set

Parts

Brass scarificator with 4 lancets

Brass scarificator with 4 lancets

Brass scarificator with 4 lancets, for use on the temple, by George Maw and Son, London, 1826-1828, Aldermanbury

Measurements:
length 33 mm
width 32 mm
height 45 mm
Materials:
brass and steel
Object Number:
A606706 Pt1
type:
scarificators
2 cupping glasses for use with scarificator

2 cupping glasses for use with scarificator

2 cupping glasses for use with scarificator

Measurements:
largest: height 86 mm
largest: diameter 75 mm
Materials:
glass
Object Number:
A606706 Pt2
type:
cupping glass
Spirit bottle for use with spirit burner in cupping set

Spirit bottle for use with spirit burner in cupping set

Spirit bottle for use with spirit burner in cupping set

Measurements:
height 60 mm
width 28 mm
Materials:
glass
Object Number:
A606706 Pt3
type:
bottles
Brass scarificator with 12 lancets

Brass scarificator with 12 lancets

Brass scarificator with 12 lancets

Measurements:
length 51 mm
width 46 mm
height 65 mm
Materials:
brass and steel
Object Number:
A606706 Pt4
type:
scarificators