Self-activating hypodermic syringe kit

Maker
Denyer Brothers (estab. 1889)
Date
(1885-1890)
Description
Self-acting hypodermic syringe consisting of glass and metal barrel and spring-loaded needle delivery mechanism. Toothed metal skin forceps and spare needle are included in the case. Instruction sheet, probably not original, is under the false lid, along with two bundles of wires. Case is rectangular, black with purple lining. Lid is hinged and fitted with push-button clasp.
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Object detail

Medium
metal, glass, cork, cardboard, velvet, satin, paper, ink and gilt
Measurements
15 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm (case)
Accession Number
MHM03946
Credit line
Gift of AMA Victoria, 2011
Inscriptions
scale/inscriptions ▫ impressed into plunder: divisions and '15/10/5'
patent/maker's mark ▫ syringe barrel marked: 'PAT: (logo comprising 2 superimposed capital As)::'
maker's mark ▫ as printed label inside case lid: 'DENYER BROTHERS/Surgical Instrument/Makers/MELBOURNE'
Object Type
Named Collection
Medical History Museum Category

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