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Brass Syringe in Case, by Weiss, 1844?

Inventory Number 89420


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

Subject
Medicine
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
.1- 'Weiss/ Manufacturer of Surgical Instruments and every description of cutlery, 62. Strand London. Razor maker to the King'. .3- 'Weiss' .4 'Registered 25th June 1844/ No. 205/ Weiss & Son / 62 Strand London'
Object type
Syringe
Dimensions
Height: 92mm Width: 197mm Depth: 37mm Weight: 139g
Inventory No
89420
Accession Number
1957-52

Description

Copper Alloy syringe held in leather case, manufactured by Weiss.