French, c.1830-1840, in two parts, in a light fruitwood, 13.1cm high, the relatively short design may indicate it was used as an obstetric stethoscope.
Note: This is a rare form, an identical example is on display at the Musee de la Medecine, Brussels.
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French, c.1830-1840, in two parts, in a light fruitwood, 13.1cm high, the relatively short design may indicate it was used as an obstetric stethoscope.
Note: This is a rare form, an identical example is on display at the Musee de la Medecine, Brussels.
Auction: Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022