Two medical items - Pewter, Steel
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Two antique medical items from the United Kingdom dating to 1900–1910, including a pewter enema pump with a fruitwood plunger and the Veedee Massager (circa 1905), both in good used condition with minor signs of aging, disassemblable for shipping and measuring 31.5 × 28 × 6 cm.
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Two medical items:
A large antique French enema pump fashioned from pewter with a fruit wood plunger, designed for self administration it comes from a time when enemas were a mainstay of medicine. This enema syringe, also known as a Clyster, reflects the early nineteenth-century belief in the benefits of purging the body on a regular basis. The French title is "Clystère soi-même ' reflecting the self administration aspect.
The syringe easily disassembles and reassembles and all parts appear to be in good working order - this item will be disassembled into two parts for shipping, it measures 31.5 x 28 x 6cm.
A fascinating relic of Edwardian "Mechanical Therapeutics." This is the original Veedee Massager, retailed by J. E. Garratt of London circa 1905.
A masterpiece of turn-of-the-century engineering, the Veedee operates entirely without electricity. Through a series of internal gears and a weighted balance, turning the hand-crank produces a powerful, soothing vibration. In its day, it was heralded as a miracle cure for the "stresses of modern life" and various physical ailments.
A conversation piece for any collector of scientific oddities, medical history, or steampunk-inspired decor.
Seller's Story
Welcome to Beautiful Old England. We specialise in Antiquarian Books, Antique Surgical Instruments, art and collectibles from old England, for collectors all over the world. We have supplied customers in over 30 countries, nearly all with same day despatch.
Two medical items:
A large antique French enema pump fashioned from pewter with a fruit wood plunger, designed for self administration it comes from a time when enemas were a mainstay of medicine. This enema syringe, also known as a Clyster, reflects the early nineteenth-century belief in the benefits of purging the body on a regular basis. The French title is "Clystère soi-même ' reflecting the self administration aspect.
The syringe easily disassembles and reassembles and all parts appear to be in good working order - this item will be disassembled into two parts for shipping, it measures 31.5 x 28 x 6cm.
A fascinating relic of Edwardian "Mechanical Therapeutics." This is the original Veedee Massager, retailed by J. E. Garratt of London circa 1905.
A masterpiece of turn-of-the-century engineering, the Veedee operates entirely without electricity. Through a series of internal gears and a weighted balance, turning the hand-crank produces a powerful, soothing vibration. In its day, it was heralded as a miracle cure for the "stresses of modern life" and various physical ailments.
A conversation piece for any collector of scientific oddities, medical history, or steampunk-inspired decor.
Seller's Story
Welcome to Beautiful Old England. We specialise in Antiquarian Books, Antique Surgical Instruments, art and collectibles from old England, for collectors all over the world. We have supplied customers in over 30 countries, nearly all with same day despatch.
Details
Type
Two medical items
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Pewter, Steel
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1900-1910
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