Dudgeon-type sphygmograph, no 2516

Maker
1. Arnold & Sons (estab. Circa 1866, closed Circa 1928)
2. Mayer & Meltzer (estab. Circa 1848, closed 1950)
Date
Pre 1916
 Description
Dudgeon type sphygmograph used for recording the pulse at the wrist., clockwork drive for paper tape. Made by Arnold and Sons, London. Serial Number 2516. Stored in black case with purple satin lining.

History of Object

Included in contents of Dr. James Jamieson's medical bag (accession number MHM00074), who practised in Warrnambool and Melbourne, later lecturing in Obstetrics at Melbourne University. Jamieson became President of the Medical Society of Victoria in 1886. He died in 1916.
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Object detail

Maker
Date
Pre 1916
Medium
metal and fabric
Measurements
sphygmograph, 5.7 x 6 x 3.7 cm
case, 5.1 x 7.7 x 7.2 cm
Accession Number
MHM00089
Inscriptions
maker's mark ▫ instrument marked: 'ARNOLD & SONS/ LONDON/NO. 2516.'
retailer or distributor/labels ▫ case marked: 'MAYER & MELTZER/MAKERS/AT PORTLAND ST.'
Object Type
instruments
Medical History Museum Category
Medical and Surgical Equipment and Instruments
Museum
Medical History Museum

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