Enema Set in Case, c. 1880

Enema set held in a wooden case with a velvet lining. Set consists of a copper alloy pump with an ivory plunger. Pump has a nozzle at one end and a threaded opening on its side to allow for water or air to be released from pump. A red fabric lined tube attaches to pump nozzle via a rubber seal. Various attachments can be screwed onto the fabric tube including a copper alloy extension tube, a rubber nozzle, and two ivory prongs with copper alloy threads.

.1: Cylindrical copper alloy pump with an ivory plunger. Plunger is mounted on a knurled rim. A threaded opening in the side of the pump allows water to enter and leave the device. A nozzle with a splayed opening extends from the base of the pump.

.2: Red fabric lined tube with a grey rubber ending, allowing the tube to be pushed onto the pump's nozzle. Opposite end of tube has a copper alloy cylinder with a threaded ending to allow accessories to be attached.

.3: Copper alloy extension tube, designed to attach to the fabric tube. Tube has a string lining in order to form an airtight join. Tube has a threaded end.

.4: Two hollow ivory prongs. Both have a threaded copper alloy base. One ending is turned at right angle to prong, whilst other extends straight from prong.

.5: Orange and black rubber enema nozzle. Black end of nozzle forms bulbous shape with five openings for water release. A rounded copper alloy thread is attached to base of nozzle.

.6: Wooden case with inlaid metal lock. Case is lined with purple velvet fittings designed to support enema set.