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The Demon Detective camera

Photographic Technology

1889

Claxton ear cap, England, 1925-1945

Therapeutics

1925-1945

Cammann type binaural stethoscope

Clinical Diagnosis

1845-1855

Temporary pylon artificial leg, England, 1914-1918

Orthopaedics

1914-1918

Army book of diagnosis labels

Therapeutics

Belt for babies, England, 1800-1870

Nursing & Hospital Furnishings

1800-1870

Studded tiara, worn by one of Britain's Railway Queens. Overall: 55 mm x 60 mm.

Railway Queen tiara

Railway Uniform & Costume

Midwifery bag, United Kingdom, 1866-1900

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1866-1900

Pink orthopaedic corset, London, England, 1941-1950

Orthopaedics

1941-1950

WS1040 Wearable System

Computing & Data Processing

1999

Artificial left leg, Europe, 1991

Orthopaedics

1991

Motor car accident emergency case, England, 1891-1920

Therapeutics

1891-1920

Pair of magnifying goggles, maker unknown, 1900-1940

Chiropody

1900-1940

Studded tiara, worn by one of Britain's Railway Queens. Overall: 45 mm x 145 mm.

Railway Queen tiara

Railway Uniform & Costume

Studded tiara, worn by one of Britain's Railway Queens. Overall: 91 mm x 165 mm.

Railway Queen tiara

Railway Uniform & Costume

Metal clipped bandage fasteners

Surgery

1910-1945

Roll of elastic adhesive bandage wrapped in cellop

Surgery

1940-1965

Two unidentified elastic loops with metal clips

Surgery

1901-1950

Medium suspensory bandage for athletes and sportsmen, in paper packet, British made, 1930-1950

Medium suspensory bandage for athletes and sportsm

Orthopaedics

1930-1950

Retinoscope and magnifying glass in case, maker Fannin and Co., 41 Grafton Street, Dublin, Ireland, 1880-1920.

Retinoscope and magnifying glass in case, maker Fa

Ophthalmology

1880-1920

Liebreich's type ophthalmoscope in case, interchangeable lenses, and eyedropper, made in Europe, 1860-1920

Liebreich's type ophthalmoscope in case, interchan

Ophthalmology

1860-1920

Pair of metal rimmed oval spectacles, with wire mesh protectors, English(?), 1851-1910

Pair of metal rimmed oval spectacles, with wire me

Ophthalmology

1851-1910

Morton's type ophthalmoscope in black leather covered case, made by Curry & Paxton of London, English, 1880-1940

Morton's type ophthalmoscope in black leather cove

Ophthalmology

1880-1940

Ophthalmoscope and convex lens in black leather covered case, made by Curry & Paxton of London, English, 1880-1930

Ophthalmoscope and convex lens in black leather co

Ophthalmology

1880-1930

Ophthalmoscope with long folding handle, in leather covered case, made by Down Bros, Ltd. of London, English, 1874-1920

Ophthalmoscope with long folding handle, in leathe

Ophthalmology

1874-1920

"Lawfords" type ophthalmoscope with large lens in leather covered case, made by Allen and Hanburys Ltd. of London, English, 1880-1930

"Lawfords" type ophthalmoscope with large lens in

Ophthalmology

1880-1930

Ophthalmoscope and lens in leather covered case, originally belonged to T.D. Acland, made by Curry & Paxton of London, English, 1880-1920

Ophthalmoscope and lens in leather covered case, o

Ophthalmology

1880-1920

The "Morton" ophthalmoscope with screw on handle, in leather case, belonged to D. Taylor, English, 1920-1950

The "Morton" ophthalmoscope with screw on handle,

Ophthalmology

1920-1950

Medium suspensory bandage for athlete and general surgical purposes, monogrammed trademark BM, British made, 1930-1960, in cardboard box

Medium suspensory bandage for athlete and general

Orthopaedics

1930-1960

Black cloth changing bag opening to prism shape on internal sprung metal frame with external supporting struts. Fur lined 'goggle' eyeholes with elastic head band. Two sleeves for hands and wrists. Aperture on opposite for 5 x 5 inch safelight glass. Press stud closed aperture in base.

changing bag

Photographic Technology

Set of surgical instruments in black leather brass-bound case, possibly ophthalmic instruments, owner by Dr. Henry Barnes, probably French, 1871-1900

Set of surgical instruments in black leather brass

Ophthalmology

1871-1900

Ophthalmoscope in leather covered case with retinoscope and lens, originally owned by Dr. Basile Scrini, made by E. Peuchat of Paris, supplied by Blondeau, also of Paris, French, 1880-1920

Ophthalmoscope in leather covered case with retino

Ophthalmology

1880-1920

Pair of metal rimmed oval spectacles, with wire mesh protectors, English(?), 1851-1910

Pair of metal rimmed oval spectacles, with wire me

Ophthalmology

1851-1910

Pair of blue glass goggles with metal side-shields, English, 1920-1950

Pair of blue glass goggles with metal side-shields

Ophthalmology

1920-1950

Pair of metal rimmed oval spectacles, with wire mesh protectors, English(?), 1851-1910

Pair of metal rimmed oval spectacles, with wire me

Ophthalmology

1851-1910

Pair of metal rimmed oval spectacles, with wire mesh protectors, English(?), 1851-1910

Pair of metal rimmed oval spectacles, with wire me

Ophthalmology

1851-1910

Pair of metal rimmed spectacles, with wire mesh protectors, English, 1851-1910

Pair of metal rimmed spectacles, with wire mesh pr

Ophthalmology

1851-1910

The "Morton" ophthalmoscope in case, made by Ferguson, instrument English, 1920-1950

The "Morton" ophthalmoscope in case, made by Fergu

Ophthalmology

1920-1950

Part of ophthalmoscope in wood case, instrument made by Curry & Paxton, 195 Great Portland Street, London, England, 1920-1950.

Part of ophthalmoscope in wood case, instrument ma

Ophthalmology

1920-1950

Pocket surgical instrument set in leather wallet, by J. Wood, York, English, 1801-1900

Pocket surgical instrument set in leather wallet,

Surgery

1801-1900

Ophthalmoscope and handle, in leather covered case, Gowers type(?), English(?), 1880-1930

Ophthalmoscope and handle, in leather covered case

Ophthalmology

1880-1930

Face mask, plastic and rubber, elastic strap, European, 1915

Face mask, plastic and rubber, elastic strap, Euro

Therapeutics

1915

Corrective ear cap in white tap and elastic, in paper packet, "cuckoo" brand, made in England, 1920-1950

Corrective ear cap in white tap and elastic, in pa

Therapeutics

1920-1950

Wire mesh spectacles, leather-framed, English(?), 1871-1910

Wire mesh spectacles, leather-framed, English(?),

Ophthalmology

1871-1910

Graduated semicircular metal trial frames, two-cell, English (?), 1891-1910

Graduated semicircular metal trial frames, two-cel

Ophthalmology

1891-1910

Plastic face mask with trademark BOC Medical Division, English, 1910-1940

Plastic face mask with trademark BOC Medical Divis

Nursing & Hospital Furnishings

1910-1940

The Morton ophthalmoscope with screw on handle, in leather case, made by Millikin and Lawley, 165 Strand, London, England, 1920-1950.

The Morton ophthalmoscope with screw on handle, in

Ophthalmology

1920-1950

Two pairs (adult and child) of Portia 'non-flam' Actinotherapy Goggles, used to protect eyes from UV lamps. Made by Solport Brothers Ltd, London, 1940 - 1950. Plastic.

Portia 'non-flam' Actinotherapy goggles

Therapeutics

1940 -1950

One of three corrective ear cap of pink ribbon, elastic and net in box, patented by Claxton, English, 1925-1945

One of three corrective ear cap of pink ribbon, el

Therapeutics

Red plastic welding goggles used for acclimatisation to low light levels prior to fluoroscopic examinations

Red plastic welding goggles used for acclimatisati

Radiomedicine