CSFH/9/39 | Scalpel | This is a scalpel, flat-handled, with thin blade which is damaged (chipped). "Fannin Dublin" manufacturer's mark present, with "Sheffield Mark" inscribed. They are used for making skin incisions, tissue dissections, and a variety of surgical approaches. | 1925-1975 |
CSFH/9/142 | Cork Street Fever Hospital Sugar Bowl | Small metal sugar bowl with handles on either side. Body engraved "C.S.H" and base stamped "GLADWIN LTD SHEFFIELD/23711/D/5 OZ". | [1925-1975] |
CSFH/9/143 | Cork Street Fever Hospital Salt and Pepper Shaker Set | Salt and pepper shaker set. Bases are stamped "E.P.N.S A1/SHEFFIELD.ENG." and engraved "9" and "No. Nine". | [1925-1975] |
CSFH/9/144 | Cork Street Fever Hospital Sugar Spoon | Pair of small spoons, probably for serving sugar. The letters "C.S.H.N" engraved at the end of the handle on the front and on the back, the word "FIRTHSTAYBRITE". "Staybrite" was the trade name given to the stainless steel developed in the 1920s in Sheffield by steel manufacturer Thomas Firth & Sons Ltd. | 1925-1975 |
CSFH/9/161 | Cork Street Fever Hospital Serving Tray | Metal serving tray. Oval with handles at each side. Engraved with flowers and foliage, the words "DUBLIN/FEVER/HOSPITAL" at the centre. Four smalll, rounded feet on the underside, which is stamped "MADE IN/SHEFFIELD/ENGLAND". | [1900-1949] |
HI/1992-2 | Commemorative Silver Salver | Circular, silver salver with pie crust rim and raised on three scroll feet. Engraved with the inscription "Presented by/THE ROYAL COLLEGE of PHYSICIANS of LONDON/to mark the/TERCENTENARY CELEBRATIONS/of the/ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS of IRELAND/October 1992". Stamped on the reverse with the maker's mark "C.J.V LD", Sheffield hallmarks for the year 1992, and the words "MADE IN ENGLAND". | 1992 |
HI/2013-2-1 | Hospital Milk Jug | Small metal milk jug. The letters "PP" stamped on left side of spout and the words "STEEVENS HOSPITAL" on the right, rather worn. The centre of the base is stamped with "EPNS HARD SOLDERED/MADE IN/SHEFFIELD/ENGLAND" and in larger font, above, "W14". | [1925-1975] |
HI/2013-2-2 | Hospital Teapot | Metal teapot. The letters "PP" stamped on lid and the words "STEEVENS HOSPITAL" on the side to right of spout, rather worn. The centre of the base is stamped with "EPNS HARD SOLDERED/MADE IN/SHEFFIELD/ENGLAND", the company name "BRODERICK BROS LTD/DUBLIN" and "3/4 PINT". Handle decorated with small perforations, ten at top and ten at bottom. | [1925-1975] |
HI/2013-2-3 | Hospital Coffee Pot | Two metal coffee pots. The letters "PP" stamped on lid and the words "STEEVENS HOSPITAL" on the side to right of spout, rather worn. The centre of the base is stamped with "EPNS HARD SOLDERED/MADE IN/SHEFFIELD/ENGLAND", the company name "BRODERICK BROS LTD/DUBLIN" and "3/4 PINT". Handle decorated with small perforations, ten at top and ten at bottom. | [1925-1975] |
HI/2015-3-1 | Sir Patrick Dun's Hospital Milk Jug | Small metal milk jug. The letters "[M].S/S.P.D.H/N.H" stamped on right side of spout. The centre of the base stamped "EPNS HARD SOLDERED/MADE IN/SHEFFIELD/ENGLAND". | [1925-1975] |
HI/2015-3-2 | Sir Patrick Dun's Hospital Coffee Pot | Metal coffee pot. The letters "S.P.D.H/N.H" stamped on right side of spout. The centre of the base is stamped "EPNS HARD SOLDERED/MADE IN/SHEFFIELD/ENGLAND" and underneath this, "¾ PINT". Handle decorated with small perforations, nine at top and nine at bottom. | [1925-1975] |
HI/2015-3-3 | Sir Patrick Dun's Hospital Teapot | Metal teapot. The letters "S.P.D.H/N.H" stamped on right side of spout. The centre of the base is stamped "EPNS HARD SOLDERED/MADE IN/SHEFFIELD/ENGLAND" and underneath this, "1 PINT". Handle decorated with small perforations, eight at top and eight at bottom. | [1925-1975] |
MIMM/2009-1/192 | Sealed Surgical Blade | This is a sealed surgical blade, still intact in its rectangular aluminium packaging featuring green writing. On one side, it says "Paragon Sterilised By Gamma Radiation Made in Sheffield, England Stainless Steel R (for registered)" and towards the shorter side "BS 2982 Peel to Open." On the other side, "1082 11" is embossed. The packaging also reveals the shape of the scalpel blade, indicating that the "11" embossed refers to the number 11 type of blade. The No. 11 blade has a long, triangular shape with a sharp point, making it ideal for making stab-style incisions and short, precise cuts. | 1950-1999 |
MIMM/2012-9/45 | Paragon Scalpel Blades | This is a set of six Paragon registered Scalpel Blades. The small green and white paper box contains 6 disposable scalpel blades, wrapped in plastic. The writings on the box indicates they are size 24, made in Sheffield, England. Part of the Dr Diarmuid O'Driscoll Collection. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2018-4/2 | Cartilage Knife | Oval handle with concave dips for better grip. This is a cutting tool, with a tapered edge intended to cut cartilage. The blade is chipped and some corrosion is present. Manufacturer's mark is present but partially illegible due to scratches. Part of a set belonging to John Mitchell, Medical Officer for Kilkenny. | 1900-1949 |
MIMM/2018-4/6 | Postmortem Knife | This is a Postmortem Knife. It appears as a long straight and pointed knife with tapered edges, made of chrome-plated metal. Handle is flat, wider at the base with concave dips for better grip. Manufacturer's mark and some corrosion present. Part of a set belonging to John Mitchell, Medical Officer for Kilkenny. | 1900-1949 |
MIMM/2018-4/8 | Postmortem Bone Saw | Straight-backed saw with serrated blade, made of chrome-plated metal. Tip of saw curved upwards. Handle is all metal and hollow, with a flared design at the base. Manufacturer's mark present on body of blade. Handle attaches to body with two screws. Some corrosion and residue are visible. Part of a set belonging to John Mitchell, Medical Officer for Kilkenny. | 1900-1949 |
MIMM/2018-4/9 | Postmortem Hammer | Used to exert a striking force on bone chisels like for separating the vault of the skull. Handle is flat and has hatched patterns for better grip. Manufacturer's mark on the head of the hammer. Head is square, with a pick-like end. Part of a set belonging to John Mitchell, Medical Officer for Kilkenny. | 1900-1949 |
MIMM/2018-4/11 | Postmortem Chisel | T-shaped chisel. Bar is rounded while the body of the chisel is flat, flaring at the tip. The handle detaches from the chisel and cannot fit in properly. Manufacturer's mark, "MED. SUPPLY/SHEFFIELD", present on body. Part of a set belonging to John Mitchell, Medical Officer for Kilkenny. | 1900-1949 |
MIMM/2018-5-15 | Paragon Scalpel Blades | This is a set of six Paragon registered Scalpel Blades. The white and green cardboard box contains six disposable scalpel blades; three are wrapped in plastic and three in paper. The writing on the box indicates they are size 22, made in Sheffield, England. The paper wrap has stamped "63559". The cardboard box appears damaged. | 1925-1975 |