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SOLD Lot 191 - A Long Silver Medicine Spoon

A Long Silver Medicine Spoon

lot 191 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

Shefield, 1907 makers Martin Hall & Co and further engraved WEST & SON DUBLIN, with a crest engraved to the top, length 20.2cm, weight 43g

Sold for £250    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

SOLD Lot 192 - A Silver Gilt Double Ended Medicine Spoon

A Silver Gilt Double Ended Medicine Spoon

lot 192 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

Marks for London 1857, Henry & Henry John Lias, the spoon with crown engraving and stylised letters, length 13.8cm, weight, 32.3g

Sold for £188    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

SOLD Lot 193 - Five Small Glass Leech Jars

Five Small Glass Leech Jars

lot 193 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

ranging early to late 19th century, one on cobalt blue with ground base, on moulded with spiral fluting, one in free-blown uranium vasaline glass, ... read more

Sold for £188    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 194 - A Fine French Lancet Set

A Fine French Lancet Set

lot 194 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

c.1780-1820,octagonal case in very fine green rayskin, with silver fittings, small French hallmark in top of cap, containing six matching lancets, ... read more

Sold for £338    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

SOLD Lot 195 - A Fine Mother-of-Pearl Lancet Case

A Fine Mother-of-Pearl Lancet Case

lot 195 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

19th century, Chinese, with European lancet blades, finely engraved mother-of-pearl panels with Chinese silver fittings, red velvet lined interior ... read more

Sold for £300    Result plus buyers premium More details 10  

SOLD Lot 196 - Two Silver Lancet Cases

Two Silver Lancet Cases

lot 196 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

English, 19th century, one Georgian, plain with reeded bands, hallmarked London 1823, with six steel lancets with tortoiseshell guards, various ... read more

Sold for £350    Result plus buyers premium More details 10  

SOLD Lot 197 - Two Tortoiseshell Lancet Cases

Two Tortoiseshell Lancet Cases

lot 197 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

19th century, one English with silver fittings, with six lancets, two by Aitken, York, the others by London makers, case 6.7cm; one Chinese, with all- ... read more

Sold for £400    Result plus buyers premium More details 8  

SOLD Lot 198 - Tortoiseshell and Sharkskin Lancet Cases

Tortoiseshell and Sharkskin Lancet Cases

lot 198 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

sharkin case, late 18th or early 19th century, with two lancets with mother-of-pearl guards, case 7cm; a tortoiseshell case with silver fittings, ... read more

Sold for £325    Result plus buyers premium More details 6  

SOLD Lot 199 - Two  George IV Silver Lancet Cases

Two George IV Silver Lancet Cases

lot 199 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

one with scrollwork engraving, hallmarked London 1827, maker TH, with two lancets by Weiss, with tortoiseshell guards, case 6.2cm; one with engine ... read more

Sold for £475    Result plus buyers premium More details 10  

SOLD Lot 200 - Medical, A Spermatorrhea Ring or Jugum Penis

Medical, A Spermatorrhea Ring or Jugum Penis

lot 200 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

British or American, c.1900, in nickel plated steel, unsigned, with adjustable spike circumference and interior spring clip for attachment to penis, ... read more

Sold for £650    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

SOLD Lot 201 - Medical, A Group of Antique Syringes

Medical, A Group of Antique Syringes

lot 201 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

for various applications, an example in turned boxwood and horn, 18.5cm long; one in bone, 11.5cm long; two smaller examples in pewter; a douche ... read more

Sold for £175    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 202 - Medical, A Group of Antique Hypodermic Syringes

Medical, A Group of Antique Hypodermic Syringes

lot 202 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

late 19th and early 20th century, typical of those used for opiates, some in silver plate, some in bright nickel plate, six in fitted black Morocco ... read more

Sold for £200    Result plus buyers premium More details 14  

SOLD Lot 203 - Vintage Contraceptive Coils and Applicator

Vintage Contraceptive Coils and Applicator

lot 203 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

four intrauterine devices, or stem pessaries, c.1920s to 1950s, one in silver with bifurcate stem, two in aluminium and one in black vulcanite or ... read more

Sold for £112    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 204 - Medical, Two Antique Opiate Syringes

Medical, Two Antique Opiate Syringes

lot 204 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

a silver plated syringe with three needles, c.1900, in silver plated case with engraved decoration, case 8.3cm; with a syringeby Maw son & Thompson, ... read more

Sold for £562    Result plus buyers premium More details 6  

SOLD Lot 205 - Three Antique Silver Syringes

Three Antique Silver Syringes

lot 205 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

late 19th century, probably all for opiate use, a silver cased syringe by Evans & Co, with screw -in guard over needle, design registered in 1893, ... read more

Sold for £338    Result plus buyers premium More details 8  

SOLD Lot 206 - medical, Antique Opiate Syringes

medical, Antique Opiate Syringes

lot 206 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

all c. 1880-1900, a silver plated opiate syringe case, with engraved decoration, containing syringe and three needles (vial missing), case 8.1cm; a ... read more

Sold for £262    Result plus buyers premium More details 7  

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lot 207 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

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lot 208 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

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SOLD Lot 209 - Four  Antique Hypodermic Syringes

Four Antique Hypodermic Syringes

lot 209 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

two examples of Buzzard’s Hypodermic Syringe, British, both in (probably) solid silver, both with gold needles and wheel etched graduations, , one by ... read more

Sold for £500    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 210 - Medical, Four Hypodermic Syringes

Medical, Four Hypodermic Syringes

lot 210 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

19th or early 20th century, a cannula syringe by Stevens & Son, London, with twin ports and fine bore cannulae, in fitted velvet and silk lined ... read more

Sold for £725    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 211 - Medical, Anels Lachrymal Syringe

Medical, Anels Lachrymal Syringe

lot 211 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

French, early 19th century, in hallmarked silver, with three cannulae and silver cleaning wire, in fine Moroccan leather silk and velvet lined fitted ... read more

Sold for £125    Result plus buyers premium More details 3  

Medical, An Anels Lachrymal Syringe

lot 212 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

French, 2/2 19th century, signed 'COLLIN', in bright nickel plate with valve and three cannulae, in chamois lined fitted black Morocco case, case ... read more

Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 3  

Medical, Anels Lachrymal Syringe

lot 213 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

French, mid 19th century, in silver, the plunger ring hallmarked, with three cannulae and silver cleaning wire, in purple silk and velvet lined ... read more

Estimated at £150 - £250 More details 2  

SOLD Lot 214 - Medical, An 18th Century Silver Anels Lachrymal Syringe

Medical, An 18th Century Silver Anels Lachrymal Syringe

lot 214 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

>French, mid 18th century, in silver, not marked, with four cannulae, two with the final 'pipe' in gold, in pale blue silk and lined fitted case with ... read more

Sold for £275    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 215 - Medical, An Antique Anels Lachrymal Syringe

Medical, An Antique Anels Lachrymal Syringe

lot 215 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

French, early 19th century, in hallmarked silver, with three cannulae and silver cleaning wire, red silk and velvet lined fitted case, exterior in ... read more

Sold for £100    Result plus buyers premium More details 3  

SOLD Lot 216 - An Antique Prosthetic Hand

An Antique Prosthetic Hand

lot 216 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

early 20th century, in carved hardwood with brass and steel mechanism, thumb, index and middle fingers have single articulations and are sprung. They ... read more

Sold for £262    Result plus buyers premium More details 6  

SOLD Lot 217 - Medical Diagnosis, A  Hematimetre by Hayem & Nachet

Medical Diagnosis, A Hematimetre by Hayem & Nachet

lot 217 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

French, c.1880, a rare early form of Haemacytometer, invented by Georges Hayem and made by the instrument maker Nachet, it consists of a microscope ... read more

Sold for £100    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 218 - Medical, A Wax Eye Epithesis

Medical, A Wax Eye Epithesis

lot 218 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

English, 19th century, prosthetic right eye area in wax, with glass eye and hair eyebrow, engraved 'JANE' to reverse, 10.5cm x 10cm

Sold for £150    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

SOLD Lot 219 - Wax Models of the Human Eye

Wax Models of the Human Eye

lot 219 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

British, c. 1880-1900, two wax models, each mounted under glass dome on ebonised wood base with old labels in brown ink, one 'The Eye; Model to show ... read more

Sold for £975    Result plus buyers premium More details 8  

SOLD Lot 220 - Medical, Ophthalmology Instruments

Medical, Ophthalmology Instruments

lot 220 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

a Stokes lens, or variable power cross cylinder lens, for measuring astigmatism. Austrian, late 19th century, by F Fritsch, Wien, in nickel silver ... read more

Sold for £400    Result plus buyers premium More details 7  

SOLD Lot 221 - Anatomical Model, a Wax Moulage

Anatomical Model, a Wax Moulage

lot 221 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

19th century, unsigned, life size wax half-head, showing orbital cellulitis, mounted on turned wooden pedestal base and covered with a glass dome, ... read more

Sold for £525    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 222 - Medical, A Maison Auzoux Didactic Model of the Human Head

Medical, A Maison Auzoux Didactic Model of the Human Head

lot 222 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

French, early 20th century, signed 'Dr AUZOUS FRANCE', hand painted papier mache model of a half human head on wooden pedestal base, the external ... read more

Sold for £3,250    Result plus buyers premium More details 8  

SOLD Lot 223 - A Fine Anatomical Model of the Inner Ear

A Fine Anatomical Model of the Inner Ear

lot 223 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

English, c.1900, with a trade label to the base for 'ADAM ROUILLY & CO 18 FITZROY ST. LONDON N.W.1' constructed of plaster and paper mache on a ... read more

Sold for £275    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 224 - A Model of the Human Eye

A Model of the Human Eye

lot 224 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

English, c.1920, label to the base reads 'T GERRARD & Co Ltd, 48 Pentonville Rd London N.1.' constructed of plaster with glass lenses on a black ... read more

Sold for £262    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 225 - A 19th Century Phrenology Bust by L. N. Fowler

A 19th Century Phrenology Bust by L. N. Fowler

lot 225 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

English, c.1870, printed to the front 'PHRENOLOGY by L. N. FOWLER' cast ceramic head with labeling to the cranium, descriptive text to the rear and ... read more

Sold for £475    Result plus buyers premium More details 10  

SOLD Lot 226 - An Unusual Gale's 'Self Acting Medical Electric Machine'

An Unusual Gale's 'Self Acting Medical Electric Machine'

lot 226 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

English, c.1880, with brass plaque engraved 'Gale's SELF ACTING MEDICAL ELECTRIC MACHINE, MANUFACTURED ONLY BY Dr. GALE M.A. F.G.S. F.C.S. The Blind ... read more

Sold for £475    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 227 - Medical, A Pneumatic Cupping Set

Medical, A Pneumatic Cupping Set

lot 227 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

French, c.1870-1900, set of 2 glass cups, graduated sizes, each with a brass tap, with brass pump, and 10 blade scarificator, scarificator in good ... read more

Sold for £438    Result plus buyers premium More details 3  

SOLD Lot 228 - A Good Cupping Set by Savigny

A Good Cupping Set by Savigny

lot 228 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

c.1860-1880, six free-blown cups with folded rims, graduated sizes, each in chamois bag, with bottle, brass cupping lamp and 12 blade brass and steel ... read more

Sold for £525    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 229 - A Pneumatic Cupping Set

A Pneumatic Cupping Set

lot 229 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

English, mid 19th century, unsigned six free-blown cups with laquered brass fittings and screw cap, brass pump. bottle (replacement), cupping lamp, ... read more

Sold for £525    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 230 - Quack Medicine, Plaque Dynamodermique and other Galvanic Devices

Quack Medicine, Plaque Dynamodermique and other Galvanic Devices

lot 230 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

two cloth covered Plaques Dynamo-Dermique, c.1900, in brass and zinc, each half stamped 'Brevetees SGDG PARIS', each 11.5cm across, with a photocopy ... read more

Sold for £275    Result plus buyers premium More details 8  

SOLD Lot 231 - Quack Medicine, Five Galvanic Pendants

Quack Medicine, Five Galvanic Pendants

lot 231 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

all c.1880s, a Boyd's Battery, with patent dates for 1878, 1879, diameter 3.1cm; a Magneto Galvanic Battery child's size, American, patented in the U. ... read more

Sold for £850    Result plus buyers premium More details 11  

SOLD Lot 232 - Quack Medicine, Pulvermacher's Medical Hydro Electric Chains and an Oxydonor

Quack Medicine, Pulvermacher's Medical Hydro Electric Chains and an Oxydonor

lot 232 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

French, c.1860s, leather covered case with brass plaque 'APPROVED BY THE ACADEMIE DE MEDICINE DE PARIS, REWARDED BY THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION PARIS ... read more

Sold for £362    Result plus buyers premium More details 7  

SOLD Lot 233 - Quack Medicine, A Lebenswecker, A Nose Corrector and A Plaque Dynamodermique

Quack Medicine, A Lebenswecker, A Nose Corrector and A Plaque Dynamodermique

lot 233 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

lebenswecker German late 19th century, in ebony, retailed in the U.S. by F H Droz, in original card case with brush in ebony case; instrument 26cm ... read more

Sold for £238    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 234 - Quack Medicine, a Porte Moxa and a Lebenswecker

Quack Medicine, a Porte Moxa and a Lebenswecker

lot 234 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

porte moxa in nickel silver with finely turnd ebony handle, c.1850-1860, 26.2cm; with a 19th century Baunscheidt's lebenswecker in ebony,

Sold for £238    Result plus buyers premium More details 3  

SOLD Lot 235 - Medical Antiques, A Snuff Box

Medical Antiques, A Snuff Box

lot 235 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

English, c. 1805, papier mache snuff box with illustration of Perkin's Metallic Tractors, based on the 1801 cartoon by Gilray, 8.5cm diameter

Sold for £900    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 236 - Three Gold Medical Votive Offerings

Three Gold Medical Votive Offerings

lot 236 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

European, 19th/20th century, in thin 9ct gold sheet, each stamped 375, a pair of lungs, a kidney and an eye 7.2cm across, all three together weigh ... read more

Sold for £162    Result plus buyers premium More details 7  

SOLD Lot 237 - Set of Obstetric Instruments

Set of Obstetric Instruments

lot 237 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

English, c.1860, with the black leather case marked in gilt lettering 'S MAW & SON, 11 ALDERSGATE St LONDON' most of the instruments stamped S MAW & ... read more

Sold for £400    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

SOLD Lot 238 - Surgical Instruments, Gynecology

Surgical Instruments, Gynecology

lot 238 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

a cased set of uterine instruments in silver plate, early 20th century including probes, curette, caustic holder six instruments each screwing into a ... read more

Sold for £175    Result plus buyers premium More details 10  

SOLD Lot 239 - A  Bosquillon Vaginal Speculum

A Bosquillon Vaginal Speculum

lot 239 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

French, c.1820, unsigned, in pewter, turned oak obturator with pewter collar, length 23cm overall

Sold for £262    Result plus buyers premium More details 3  

SOLD Lot 240 - A Group of Antique Medical Thermometers

A Group of Antique Medical Thermometers

lot 240 (Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books, 24th May, 2023)

all mercury themometers in velvet lined, Morocco covered cases,a skin surface thermometer with large flattened mercury vessel, Celcius, unsigned; a ... read more

Sold for £100    Result plus buyers premium More details 7