Assmann psychrometer by C. F. Casella
1919
Assmann psychrometer by C. F. Casella, 1919.
Pouillet pyrheliometer,Stow's improved form, 1874.
1874
Stow's improved form of Pouillet pyrheliometer, 1874.
Aqueousmeter,Nicolle,1880.
1880
Nicolle aqueousmeter, c. 1880.
Glass-stoppered bottle containing nickel
1801-1892 (prepared)
Glass-stoppered bottle containing nickel, from a collection of specimens of elements bequeathed by Prince Louis Lucien Bonaparte, 1801-1892 (prepared)
Nickel-silver catheter with tapering proximal curve
1851-1920
Nickel-silver catheter with tapering proximal curve, stylet in situ, gauge 10, c. 1890
Female catheter, conical with stilette, c. 1880
1851-1900
Female catheter, conical with stilette, c. 1880
Female catheter, conical with stilette, c. 1880
1851-1900
Female catheter, conical with stilette, c. 1880
Lithotomy or bladder catheter with bulbous ended proximal curve
1841-1910
Lithotomy or bladder catheter with bulbous ended proximal curve, fluted handle and stylet in situ, c. 1880
Lithotomy sound with short proximal curved bulbous end and cylindrical
1801-1920
Lithotomy sound with short proximal curved bulbous end and cylindrical, fluted handle, gauge 9, c. 1880
McCommac's stone sound
1831-1900
McCommac's stone sound, with short bulbous end and cylindrical handle, metal, c. 1880
Celluloid brooch
1870-1900
Celluloid brooch, in form of female hand holding a bouquet (roses and white berries). Ivory in colour with painted foliage pink flowers and green leaves. Nickel fixing pin glued to back..
Metal catheter with proximal curve, c. 1880
1851-1910
Metal catheter with proximal curve, c. 1880
Scoop for either lithotomy or removal of gall-stones
1801-1900
Scoop for either lithotomy or removal of gall-stones. Spoon-shaped blade, short shank and long slim wooden handle, c. 1860
Components from household items that have been electroplated. Made by Dulwich Plating
1996
Components from household items that have been electroplated. Made by Dulwich Plating, 1996
Cylindrical sample
circa 1929
Cylindrical sample, 150mm long and 22mm diameter, showing nickel-coated aluminium, made by Cowper Coles, c1929.
Sling thermometer by L. Casella, 1871-1879
1871-1879
Sling thermometer by L. Casella, London, England, 1871-1879 - the "thermomètre fronde".
Bourdon's aneroid barometer
1850
Bourdon's aneroid barometer. Nickel case.
Mokume gane bowl made of copper and nickel
1990-1996
Mokumegane bowl made of copper and nickel (brown/silver with green interface) by Dr Ian Ferguson, Royal College of Art, 1990-1996.
Ophthalmoscope, brass with 24 lenses marked in brass discs
1890-1930
Ophthalmoscope, brass with 24 lenses marked in brass discs, handle probably not original, made by A. Cretes, French, 1890-1930
Speculum, for opening mouth
1855-1875
Speculum, for opening mouth, nickel, by Collin of Paris, from Charriere, Collin and Gentile collection, circa 1865
Circular magnifying lens with nickle mount and folding handle
1930-1950
Circular magnifying lens with nickle mount and folding handle, made in England(?), 1930-1950
Moldacot pocket sewing machine, 1887.
1886-1887
Moldacot patent lockstitch sewing machine with accessories in tin case, by the Moldacot Pocket Sewing Machine Company, London, England, 1886-1887.
Speculum, mouth, nickel and ivory
1860-1870
Speculum, mouth, nickel and ivory, by Collin of Paris, from Charriere Collin and Gentile collection, circa 1865
The first Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine, 1866.
1866
Wheeler and Wilson lock stitch sewing machine, type No.1. The first machine with rotary hook and four motion feed patented by Allen B. Wilson 1851 and 1854, and made in 1866.
Wheeler and Wilson lock stitch treadle powered button hole sewing machine head
1862
Wheeler and Wilson lock stitch treadle powered button hole sewing machine head, 1862.
Twin-pan equal arm balance
1950-1970
Twin pan equal arm balance by Gallenkamp, England with notched steelyard counterpoise for fine adjustment in conjunction with normal weights.
Twin-needle lock stitch sewing machine
1890
Twin-needle lock stitch sewing machine, model No D 12 by Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co., Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States, 1890.
Electromagnetic machine in rectangular wooden case
1920
Electromagnetic machine in rectangular wooden case, two panels cover battery compartment and induction coil, rheostat, reversing switch, solenoid, made by The Cavendish Electrical Co. Ltd., London, English, c1920, Great Portland Street
Silver plated tea infuser
Silver plated tea infuser, cylindrical body, flat base, perforated domed lid with a metal rod for suspension, English
Electromagnetic machine in rectangular wooden case
1890-1910
Electromagnetic machine in rectangular wooden case, induction coil with rheostat and 3 terminals, 2 electrodes and one electrode handle, no batteries, English, 1890-1910
Urethrotome, by Charriere from the Bernard Collection
1831-1880
Urethrotome, by Charriere from the Bernard Collection, c. 1860
Suture, Depierris, for cleft palate
1850-1870
Suture, Depierris, for cleft palate, steel and nickel, from Charriere, Collin and Gentile collection, c. 1860
Cautery, probably French
1801-1900
Cautery, probably French, steel, nickel silver and wood, probably 19th century
Radio broadcast receiver, c.1925
circa 1925
Marconiphone V2 radio broadcast receiver, c.1925.
"Flexo" dividing file, steel, USA, 1885-1910
1885-1910
"Flexo" dividing file, steel, USA, 1885-1910
Electromagnetic machine
1900-1920
Electromagnetic machine, induction coil and 24 dry cells in wooden case, panel with rheostat, solenoid, terminals made by John Richerts, English, 1900-1920
Urethral stricture dilator
1801-1910
Urethral stricture dilator, straight cylindrical with through drainage channel to tapered end, ivory handle, c. 1880
Urethral stricture dilator
1801-1900
Urethral stricture dilator, with proximal curve and ivory handle, through channel for drainage, gauge 7, c. 1860
Urethral sound
1801-1900
Urethral sound, with short proximal curve and grooved flat metal handle, gauge 8, c. 1860
Urethral sound straight olive ended with flat handle
1801-1900
Urethral sound straight olive ended with flat handle, c. 1860
Urethral probe and sound
1801-1900
Urethral probe and sound, with angled olive end, nickel, c. 1850
Female catheter, conical, with stilette, c. 1880
1851-1900
Female catheter, conical, with stilette, c. 1880
Nickel-plated catheter with proximal curve
1851-1930
Nickel-plated catheter with proximal curve, gauge 11, c. 1890
Urethral sound
1781-1881
Urethral sound, with proximal curve, and wooden handle, narrow gauge, c. 1800
Urethral stricture dilator
1801-1910
Urethral stricture dilator, cylindrical with trough channel to tapered end and ivory handle, circa 1880
Urethral stricture dilator
1801-1910
Urethral stricture dilator, straight cylindrical with trough drainage channel to tapered end. Ivory handle, circa 1880
Thompson's combined catheter and sound for lithotomy
1841-1910
Thompson's combined catheter and sound for lithotomy, with short proximal curve, fluted handle and stilette in situ, gauge 10, c. 1880
Several hermetically sealed nickel cadmium cells
collection of small hermetically sealed nickel cadmium cells: five complete; one sectioned; one dismantled; with parts from a sectioned cell (packed in crystal box).
Stilet for introducing urethral catheter, c. 1880
1851-1920
Stilet for introducing urethral catheter, c. 1880
Tongue depressor probably Ward Cousin's
1801-1900
Tongue depressor probably Ward Cousin's, 19th century, nickel and steel