Mechanical leech, London, England, 1850-1855

Made:
1850-1855 in London
maker:
William Kidston and Company
Mechanical leech, in leather case, c.1850

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Mechanical leech, in leather case, c.1850
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Mechanical leech, in leather case, c.1850

Mechanical leech, in case

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600122
Materials:
leather, metal (unknown), glass, wood (unidentified) and complete
Measurements:
overall: 25 mm x 145 mm x 150 mm, .29kg
type:
mechanical leech

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