1st May, 2000 12:00
Instruments of Science and Technology
203
An Aspirator Syringe, Ca. 1890
An Aspirator Syringe.
London, England, circa 1890.
By Down Bros and Mayer and Phelps Ltd. Complete set in original mahoganycase.
Measurement: 6 x 29 x 15 cm.
catalogue Note: Down brothers and Mayer Phelps Ltd were well renowned medical instrument makers that specialised in ear, nose and throat surgery. They later became Downs Surgical Ltd. They had offices in London, Sheffield, Scotland, Canada, The United States of America, Australia and Ireland. Their London offices were at 3 and 4 St Thomas’ Street, Borough, London, S.E. This address was opposite Guy’s hospital, a useful position for a surgical instrument makers.
Literature: Catalogue of Surgical Instruments & Appliances Down Bros. 3&4 St. Thomas's Street, Borough London, S.E. (opposite Guy's Hospital), page 348 - 350.
Estimate: 30-40
Sold for €1,056
An Aspirator Syringe.
London, England, circa 1890.
By Down Bros and Mayer and Phelps Ltd. Complete set in original mahoganycase.
Measurement: 6 x 29 x 15 cm.
catalogue Note: Down brothers and Mayer Phelps Ltd were well renowned medical instrument makers that specialised in ear, nose and throat surgery. They later became Downs Surgical Ltd. They had offices in London, Sheffield, Scotland, Canada, The United States of America, Australia and Ireland. Their London offices were at 3 and 4 St Thomas’ Street, Borough, London, S.E. This address was opposite Guy’s hospital, a useful position for a surgical instrument makers.
Literature: Catalogue of Surgical Instruments & Appliances Down Bros. 3&4 St. Thomas's Street, Borough London, S.E. (opposite Guy's Hospital), page 348 - 350.
Estimate: 30-40
Auction: Instruments of Science and Technology, 1st May, 2000
Hessink's proudly presents the sale of a fine single owner collection of Instruments of Science and Technology. The sale offers you a great opportunity to purchase beautiful selection of globes, microscopes, telescopes, medical, drawing, surveying and navigational instruments from famous instrument makersfrom the 17th to the 20th century.
