Set of 8, Liston's cylindrical dilating sound for bladder and urethra

Date
Circa 1880
Description
Set of 8, Liston's cylindrical dilating sound for bladder and urethra, gauge 1 to 10, with violin-shaped handle.
What is referred to this context as sounds are actually urethral probes or dilators; a sound is actually a solid instrument inserted into the bladder to make a noise (or "sound") when it touches a stone, hence confirming the diagnosis of a bladder stone.
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Date
Medium
metal
Measurements
1-7: (not stated); item 8 (largest): 7.6 x 27.5 x 2.3 cm
Accession Number
MHM01807
Medical History Museum Category

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