A syringe set in a leather covered case with a lock and Artificial Limb Manufacturing Company's (909 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh) label inside. Contains: 1 hypodermic syringe, 1 glass vial with hypodermic tablets no.98 (nitro-glycerin 100 gr H.K. Mulford Co.), 2 needles lacking.

By Artificial Limb Manufacturing Company

1890

Instrument designed to aid in the delivery of the fetus by applying traction to the fetal head.

By Max Wocher and Sons

1870-1890?

Instrument designed to aid in the delivery of the fetus by applying traction to the fetal head.

By Gemrig

1860-1870

Early toothkey. Similar instrument with bend shaft, bolster, and removable claw and handle described by Bourdet in 1757.

Manufacturer unknown

circa 1760

Typical unmarked, one piece wood Fergusson monaural stethoscope.

Manufacturer unknown

1890

Otoscope with its parts inside of a case marked Feick Bros Co. Surgical Instruments and physicians Supplies, Pittsburgh, PA. On the instrument, Welch Allyn Co. Auburn, NY Makers

By Welch Allyn

early 20th century

Adjustable head mirror with adjustable leather strap. Mirror is circular, with a circular aperture and a slightly convex lens encased and backed by steel, which is attached by a fully rotatable and adjustable screw mechanism which allows the mirror to be completely detached from its harness. Strap is of thick brown leather, and has a steel clasp which a snap mechanism for adjusting its length.

By Boilo

1925-1945

The box set includes battery and also 2 wires with electrodes, and 2 wooden handles and metal brush in a metal container; Medical battery for administering electricity at home.

J.H. Montague, Surgical Instrument Maker and Cutler

1890

A double-ended, rod shaped metal depressor terminated in oval loops at each end, one larger then the other. No maker's markings

Manufacturer unknown

circa 1890

A wooden stool for gout suferers used to rest foot and calf to ease the pain.

Manufacturer unknown

1950s

A foldable black gout stool for gout sufferers used to rest foot and calf to ease the pain.

Manufacturer unknown

1950s

Replica of 1890 Gilbertson's perfect inhaler.

By Eli Lilly

1970s