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
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'
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