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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
'Registered 25th June 1844/ No. 205/ Weiss & Son / 62 Strand London'
Physical material
Cu alloy
Object type
Syringe
Dimensions
Height: 80mm Width: 36mm Depth: 30mm Weight: 179g
Inventory No
89420
Accession Number
1957-52

Description

Copper Alloy syringe with ringed plunger. Other end of syringe has two nozzle sections for attaching accessories. Syringe has embossed royal coat of arms as well as manufacturer's name.