CSFH/9/35 | Behring-Venule Blood Collection in Case | The metal case contains the syringe, consisting of an evacuated glass-tube, closed by a hollow india rubber stopper and a steel-cannula which is melted in a glass-capillary. The end of the glass-capillary passes through the hollow india-rubber stopper, which is bent rectangular. On the bottle is the writing, now damaged "Bahring-Venule. British Patent Nr [236095] for the sterile collection of blood (Export to the U.S. prohibited). Distrib. Bayer Products Ltd. London. Made in Germany. Applicability guaranteed for two years. Tested on 17/[1]/[36]" | 1925-1975 |
CSFH/9/69 | Super-RF Hypodermic Needles | The tin contains three of the original twelve hypodermic, secured within the holders. The inscription on the top of the tin says "Trade-Mark (company logo) Akestra. "Super-RF" Hypodermic Needles. Made of Chromane. Guaranteed rustless, spring tempered, and practically unbreakable. 1 doz. Size:" and stamped in black ink "1.20 x 50" "Made In Germany". As also reported "Record Mound", these needles were suitable push-fit for original syringes. The three needles have a marking of S.1 at the push fit end, and contain a cleaning wire each. Hypodermic needles are used for injecting fluids into or withdrawing fluids from the body, particularly designed for the original record syringes patented by Dewitt & Hertz. | 1925-1975 |
CSFH/9/120 | Chloraethyl Dr. Henning | This is an empty glass jar that once contained Ethyl Chloride, also known as Chloraethyl Dr. Henning. The jar is a clear, cylindrical glass tube featuring a metal lever lock. A white label is taped on top, inscribed with blue ink writings: “Chloraethyl Dr. Henning Aether chloratus DAB.6 Chemisch reines Aethylchlorid Ethyl chloride Absolutely chemically pure Cloruro de etilio Quimicamente puro Ether chlorhydrique Chimiquement pur Chloreto d’ethylo Chimicamente puro Ph. Austr. VIII., Belg. IV., Brit. 1948, Dan. 1933, Helv. V., Hisp. VIII., Hung. IV., Japon. V, Jug. 1933, Ned. V.: Port.1935, Suec.X., F.U.V.,Franc.1908, Turk. Kod.1930 u. U.S.P.XI Made in Germany”. Ethyl Chloride is a gas that condenses under slight pressure and can be sprayed onto the skin. It has been used in surgery and continues to be used topically in sports medicine to alleviate local pain. | 1925-1975 |
HI/2024-16-2 | Pocket Altimeter | Brass pocket altimeter. Maker's name "OPTIKER RUHNKE" on the dial. Suspension loop at top. Used by Dr. David Duff (1883-1959) when living and working in Africa in the early 20th century. | [1875-1925] |
MIMM/1995-1-6 | Geoffrey Bewley's Neoplan Haemometer | Rectangular red faux leather case with front locks, bearing the inscription "Hellige Neoplan Haemometer" in gold on the lid. The interior is lined with blue silk and velvet, and contains a RBC pipette, the Hellige metal haemometer with an adjustable comparative scale, one of the original two square glass tubes (the other missing), and two clear glass bottles with black plastic stoppers.
This set belonged to Dr Geoffrey Bewley and was donated by Dr Mary Bewley. | 1900-1949 |
MIMM/2009-1/183 | Chloraethyl Dr. Henning in Case | These are two cardboard boxes containing almost-empty glass jars with a clear liquid, Ethyl Chloride, also known as Chloraethyl Dr. Henning. Based on the information provided on the lid of the case and on the label on the jar, it is “Chloraethyl Dr. Henning 50g Aether chloratus DAB.6 Chemisch reines Aethylchlorid Ethyl chloride Absolutely chemically pure Cloruro de etilio Quimicamente puro Ether chlorhydrique Chimiquement pur Chloreto d’ethylo Chimicamente puro Ph. Austr. VIII., Belg. IV., Brit. 1948, Dan. 1933, Helv. V., Hisp. VIII., Hung. IV., Japon. V, Jug. 1933, Ned. V.: Port.1935, Suec.X., F.U.V., Franc.1908, Turk. Kod.1930 u. U.S.P.XI Made in Germany”. Each jar is wrapped with paper. Stains and signs of wear and tear are present. Ethyl Chloride is a gas that condenses under slight pressure and can be sprayed onto the skin. It has been used in surgery and continues to be used topically in sports medicine to alleviate local pain. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2017-5/14 | Forbes Bath Thermometer | The mercury glass thermometer is securely held within the wooden frame by a cork at the flat bottom of the frame. The opposite side of the wooden frame features a handle. The thermometer is made of clear glass, allowing for easy temperature reading on the paper scale, printed in black ink along with the brand "Dr FORBES SPECIFICATIONS." and "Made in Germany". Its tip contains mercury. The cork cannot be removed. These types of thermometers were designed by Forbes and used to measure water temperature for give cold, warm or hot baths as part of medical treatment. | 1900-1949 |
MIMM/2017-14/29 | Drums for Dressing Sterilisers | Drums for dressing steriliser is a cylindrical metal container with a hinged lid and handle. It features an adjustable spring mechanism that can be twisted to open or close drainage holes, allowing water to be released from the side. Engraved with DRGM and Made in Germany. Part of Dr. O'Leary collection. | 1900-1949 |
MIMM/2018-1-2 | Monocular Microscope | Wooden case with a plastic handle on top and a front key lock, containing a monocular microscope made of metal and brass, manufactured in (West) Germany by Steindorff Berlin and sold by Fannin & Co, as labelled on the case. The case features internal storage compartments (currently empty) and a printed magnification table to assist with reading results. One of the achromatic objective lenses is missing from the microscope, along with the eyepieces. | 1950-1999 |
MIMM/2018-5-20 | Braunüle | This is a sealed package containing a Braunüle. The clear plastic packaging reveals an orange paper tray with black writing: “B. Braun Melsungen. Braunula, sterile, size 1, medium disposable”, “Luer”, and “Made in Germany”. The tray has two fenestrations housing the peripheral catheter with an integrated injection port. In a smaller clear plastic package, there is the clamp-style catheter connector. The Braunula, the first cannula invented in Germany, is composed of a plastic cannula over a needle, which is removed after insertion, leaving the flexible cannula in place. The insertion technique is represented on the back of the paper tray. Inside, a small tag of white paper has printed the manufacturer logo and the number 5463. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2018-5-23 | Injecta Hypodermic Needles | The blue and white cardboard case houses a full set of twelve hypodermic needles, each securely held in place. The case’s lid bears a stained label reporting: “Injecta Klingenthal. Injections-Kanülen Chromnickelstahl Garantiert Rostfrei Federhart und bruchsicher Made In Germany 1 Dtz. No. Ansatz Rekord” (Injection cannulas. Nickel-chrome steel. Stainless guaranteed. Flexible and unbreakable. Record fit). Some corrosion is present.
Inside the box, a blue plastic pad features golden metal needle holders, where the needles are secured in the slots. These needles were designed to be a push-fit for the original Record syringes. Each needle is engraved with the number 12 at the end that fits into the syringe. Three of them still have the cleaning wire inside.
The outer bottom of the case has two pieces of tape, possibly added to the original package, to secure and close the box. “20” is printed on the corner.
Hypodermic needles are used to either inject fluids into the body or withdraw them, and these particular needles were specifically designed for the original Record syringes, patented by Dewitt & Hertz. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2019-1 | Winters Schiøetz Tonometer in Case | Stainless steel tonometer in rectangular case. The words "WINTERS TONOMETER" and "Schietz-Tonometer Improved" imprinted in white on case lid. Exterior of case is grey; interior lined with red synthetic lining, marked with the word "Germany". There are two calibration weights marked "7.5" and "10", and a test block marked "Zero Set". There is also space in the lining for two other parts of the instrument, which seem to be missing. Instructions leaflet in German and English slipped into pocket of lid. This instrument is for measuring the intraocular pressure of the eye. | [1925-1975] |
MIMM/2019-3/9 | Fletcher's Thermohydrometer | Fletcher's Thermohydrometer. Glass body weighted with liquid mercury. Paper scale with ranges 0,950-1,000 and temperature 0-212 (Fahrenheit) and [minus] 20-100 (Celsius). Hydrometers are used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids. A thermohydrometer is one which also incorporates a thermometer for temperature measurement. | 1900-1949 |
MIMM/2020-1/2 | Haemometer | Light blue case containing complete set of haemometer as made by Assistent in Germany. The lid is lined with white silk and holds a multilingual instruction leaflet. The blue velvet-lined base has compartments with a full set of components, including a counting chamber, pipette, graduated tube, brush and bottle. Used by Dr MacDonald at the National Maternity Hospital. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2021-8/70 | Graduated Pipette | Clear glass, graduated hollow pipette for erythrocyte sedimentation rate made in Germany, as labelled. Part of the Hadden Family Medical Collection. | 1950-1999 |
MIMM/2021-8/283 | Graduated Pipette | Clear glass hollow tube with engraved scale, branded Superior and marked Made in (West) Germany. Part of the Hadden Family Medical Collection. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2022-5-1 | Binocular Microscope | Wooden case with a plastic handle on top and a front key lock, containing a binocular microscope made of metal and brass made by Ernst Leiz. The case features internal storage compartments for oil lenses and achromatic objectives (one missing), a printed leaflet and magnification table to assist with reading results. The microscope belonged to Robert Towers, first Dean of the Faculty of Pathology. | 1950-1999 |
MIMM/2023-4/20 | Curved Forceps | Curved forceps. Engraved with the words "STAINLESS STEEL" and "MEDICON". | [1950-1999] |
MIMM/2023-4/21 | Box of Microscope Slides | Thirteen microscope slides in original cardboard box. Made in West Germany by Glaswarenfabrik Karl Hecht under the "Assistent" brand, the crocodile-like head logo of which is printed on the box lid. | [1950-1999] |
MIMM/2024-4-15 | Uebe's Clinical Thermometer in Case | Clinical thermometer in metal case. Scale from 36 to 42 in increments of one. Written on the back are the words: "Uebe's Minuten-Maximal C./D.R.G. 25 406 & 31673. Normalglas. 501". | [1900-1949] |