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Leather Case for Brass Syringe, by Weiss, 1844?

Inventory Number 89420


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.89420

Subject
Surgery
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Mrs G.M. Briars. Formerly the property of John Lambourne Phillips (1821-1899), veterinary surgeon, of North Weston and Thame.
Primary inscriptions
'Weiss/ Manufacturer of Surgical Instruments and every description of cutlery, 62. Strand London. Razor maker to the King'.
Physical material
Leather
fabric
Object type
Syringe
Dimensions
Height: 92mm Width: 197mm Depth: 37mm Weight: 139g
Inventory No
89420
Accession Number
1957-52

Description

Red leather case has floral embossed bordering on lid. In centre of lid is a metal plaque with no inscription. Interior of case has blue fabric lining and compartments for holding syringe and accessories.