Medical instrument (3) - Brass - ancient instruments
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Medical brass specimen from France dating to 1900–1910, a three‑piece set of syringes and related instruments, in fairly good condition with patina and age‑related wear.
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Description from the seller
Old brass medical set – syringes and instruments – 19th / early 20th century
Description of the lot
A rare collection of antique brass medical instruments, comprising several items related to medical and paramedical practices from the late 19th to early 20th century.
The lot consists in particular of:
a large vertical brass syringe, mounted on a stand, with a graduated arm,
a cylindrical syringe with a crank mechanism,
a manual syringe with a wooden handle,
Elements and associated accessories visible in the photographs.
These instruments illustrate ancient medical practices, predating the widespread adoption of modern devices, and today they are collectibles, cabinet-of-curiosities items, or decorative objects.
Features
Number of objects: multiple items (see photos)
Materials: brass, wood, metal
Estimated period: late 19th – early 20th century
Probable origin: Europe
Condition: antique, with patina, traces of oxidation and wear consistent with age.
(untested, sold as a collectible item)
Important notes
The items are not intended for medical use.
Functioning not verified.
Sold as is, the photographs are an integral part of the description.
Beautiful antique patina, highly valued by collectors.
Old brass medical set – syringes and instruments – 19th / early 20th century
Description of the lot
A rare collection of antique brass medical instruments, comprising several items related to medical and paramedical practices from the late 19th to early 20th century.
The lot consists in particular of:
a large vertical brass syringe, mounted on a stand, with a graduated arm,
a cylindrical syringe with a crank mechanism,
a manual syringe with a wooden handle,
Elements and associated accessories visible in the photographs.
These instruments illustrate ancient medical practices, predating the widespread adoption of modern devices, and today they are collectibles, cabinet-of-curiosities items, or decorative objects.
Features
Number of objects: multiple items (see photos)
Materials: brass, wood, metal
Estimated period: late 19th – early 20th century
Probable origin: Europe
Condition: antique, with patina, traces of oxidation and wear consistent with age.
(untested, sold as a collectible item)
Important notes
The items are not intended for medical use.
Functioning not verified.
Sold as is, the photographs are an integral part of the description.
Beautiful antique patina, highly valued by collectors.
Details
No. of items
3
Title additional information
ancient instruments
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
France
Material
Brass
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated Period
1900-1910
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