Record

Reference NumberMIMM/2017-5/37
TitleChance Interchangeable Syringe
Date1900-1949
Creator NameChance Brothers Limited, Glass Manufacturers Suppliers, 1824-
DescriptionThe Chance interchangeable glass syringe, with a capacity of 2ml, comes in its original bright pink cardboard packaging. The white label on the packaging indicates that it is a “Chance Interchangeable syringe, metal type, made in England.” Additionally, the lid of the packaging bears the following text: “Sole distributors: Surgical Equipment Suppliers Ltd, Westfields Road, North Acton, London, W.3” and “Chance record tip 2ml.”

Inside the packet, the syringe is securely wrapped in paper along with an accompanying certified quality leaflet.
The glass syringe itself features a black ink scale, ranging from 20 to 40M on one side, and 1 and 2 ML on the other. Other markings include “D20°C” and “Chance Interchangeable Made in England.”
The syringe has a removable plunger, branded at its tip, and a metal tip designed for push fit record needle attachment. A piece of cork protects the plunger from the bottom of the syringe.
Extent1 item
Dimensions100mm x 16mm x 16mm (the packet)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameSyringe
TermEquipment and Supplies
Syringes
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/3729Chance Brothers Limited; 1824-; Glass Manufacturers Suppliers1824-
DS/UK/3741Brangan; Patrick (1904-1977); physician1904-1977
Places
CodeSet
NA35England/United Kingdom
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