Spatulare

Bench Top Scales

Scales Upright

Measuring Glass in Box

Water white glass measuring jar, calibrated from 0-30. Domed base with star mark, seamed at sides. Box is black with dark green and red lining.

Loaned by Dr Penfold

(1999:31P)

Cased Measuring Glass

Early Twentieth Century Leather Cased Medicinal Measuring Glass made by S. Maw and Son, London. Cylindrical leather bound case with lid containing a graduated tapered glass for measuring doses of two tablespoons and two teaspoons.

An item contained within midwife Ethel Williams' Midwifery case. Ethel trained at Guy's Hospital between 1906 and 1910, and items within the case were used at home births. The case and contents were included in the NHS 50 exhibition shown in 1998.

Loaned By: Mr Edward Williams

(1990:025)

Pestle

Wedgwood Pestle with Wooden Handle. Large ceramic sepia/cream brown pounding head with wooden handle.

For crushing medicinal herbs.

Loaned By: Wellcome Institute

(1990:169:2)

Spatulare

Double Ended Spatulare. Shallow cup at either end and grooved central handle.

Part of an anonymous donation of 19th century instruments.

(1990:220)

Spatulare

Fine Metal Spatulare. Shallow cup at one end and small hook at other. Six-sided central handle.

Part of an Anonymous Donation of twentieth-century instruments.

(1990:221)

Medicine Glasses

Two small medicine glasses in a crimson cardboard case. The case is cylindrical and covered in red leather. The text, in gold on the top of the lid, describes the contents of the case; 'Medicine Glass and Minim Measure'. There is a round tube in the centre of the base designed to hold the minim measure in place.

This type of medicine glass and small minim measure were often carried on home visits by doctors, nurses or midwives .

(2002:132)

Bench Top Scales

Scales in three parts: (a) top beam (b) upright (c) pan (one missing). Heavy metal instrument.

Donated By: Monica Britton Medical History Collection

(2005:058MB a-c)

Scales Upright

Brass Upright For Bench Top Scales

Donated By: Monica Britton Medical History Collection

(2005:059MB)

Lotion Spatula

Flat steel-bladed lotion spatula with dark wood handle. For mixing and spreading lotions.

Donated By: Monica Britton Medical History Collection

(2005:061MB)

Pill Maker

Wooden Pill Machine (makes 24 Pills). 19th century mahogany and brass pill maker, two pieces.

(1995:001)

Pill Maker

Wooden Pill Machine (12 Pills). Wooden plate with a brass plate inset. (Roller missing), 19th century.

Twelve pill machine, base only. A second two handled bar with a matching brass plate is missing from the machine. The handle would be held across the machine to form a cross shape. The chemist or apothecary made a mix like a dough, usually consisting of a 1 to ten ratio of ingredients, (1 is the smaller, active ingredient and the ten being a filler mass of lactose sugar, chalk etc). The mixture is then rolled into a tube like a sausage, using the back of the roller to reduce the diameter. The handle is then placed over the pipe, pushing down and then pulled towards the user and back. The brass plates in the base and roller are grooved and as the roller is moved, the pipe is cut up ad rolled into pills. Twelve pills can be made at one time. The brass plate in front of the grooves is graduated and marked '6', '12'.

(1995:H004)

Brass Scoop

Brass Scoop, 19th century. The bowl is the shape of scallop shell, the handle complex with a decorative twist at the end.

Medical function unknown; medical use assumed because of the association with pill makers in Lot 16 of the sale.

(1995:002)

Measuring Glass

19th century Medical Measuring Glass.

Measuring glass Graduated and inscribed in cut glass; '1/2 1 2 3 4 oz' Also marked 1/4 l/b.

(1995:003)

Cachet Machine

Metal cachet machine for making powder cachets, 19th century.

The Cachet Machine was invented in France at the end of the 18th Century. The process of making cachets was considered to have been a pharmacy sophistication. Two hinged plates were opened and pre-moulded rice paper cups were placed in each of the holes in the base plate. A roller covered in edible glue was then hand rolled across the plate, leaving each dish with just the edge gummed. A second flap (of holes) was flipped over the gummed dishes. This guard action allows compound or a powder to be poured into each cup using either a funnel measure or a spatula yet be separated from the glue. The second flap is raised clear again and second rice paper dish is placed over the first, rims touching. As the third hinged plate is pressed down over the domed cachet lids, a tight seal is made. The dry sealed unit of powder is dipped into water to let it slip down the throat and was particularly suited to administering dry prescription herbs. The end product, a cachet, is a relation of the 'Flying Saucer' children's sweet (powder is now white sherbert).

(1996:009)

Suppository Mould

Brass suppository mould. Small heavy metal block of three pieces screwed together forming one block with 12 holes in its top face. A screw handle either side joins the 3 pieces.

Made by Mason Thompson, London, and marked with the number 30 and GRS = 30 grammes size. The mould was originally silver metal plated. Suppositories are made by adding herb material to gelatine or cocoa butter and pouring this fluid medication into the mould (unit closed). When the medium is set, the unit is unscrewed and the six bullet shaped suppositories removed and stored. A suppository was inserted into the patient's rectum and the heat of the body melted the gelatine or cocoa butter base, administering the prescription internally. Pessaries are similar to suppositories but larger in size (see also 1998:045 Pessary/Bougie mould).

(1996:010)

Measuring Glass

Water White Glass Pharmaceutical Measuring Glass. Tall, tapering clear glass with slight spout and flared base, early 19th century.

Has two marked measuring levels. One side is plain, other has a scale cut into the glass. Graduations are marked with 'f. oz' and '2, 1/2, 1, 1/2'. Other side of scale marked 'F.OZ and marked with'16,12,10,8,6,4,2,1,0'.

(1997:010)

Herb Cutter

Old cobbled surface iron blade, like a squared scimitar, with cutting edge on the outside. Blade enters wooden handle with brass ring collar fitting to handle and is pinned through handle with brass.

(1998:015)

Herb Cutter With Base

Herb Cutter, 20th century, consisting of hooked iron blade with wooden handle, half engraved "Ash, England" and aluminium and wood base with ring to attach knife.

(1998:016)

Cachet Maker

3 plate EPNS cachet maker of small size. "Patent 10533" is engraved on top plate. Has 30mm and 15mm filling measures of silver/silver plate and 2 press instruments of wood.

(H2)

Cachet Maker

The Christy "Ideal" Cachet Machine Christy (also stamped made in England). Cachet maker in wooden box, 20th century. Box contains 3 plate stand that unfolds. Each flap has same 3 different gauge holds in sets of 6. Also 7 small pieces including: 38mm diameter cup with 13mm funnel exit 37mm diameter with 10mm funnel exit 37mm diameter with 7mm funnel exit 25mm diameter by 26mm high flat end "presser" thimble 23mm diameter with narrower tip, 10mm by 22mm thimble 23mm diameter looks like "domed sealed funnel" Wooden pusher, 60mm long by 16mm end diameter (10mm diameter)

Peter is a retired chemist, volunteering at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. This was his own equipment and donated in order to let us use this later machine and leave older cachet makers.

Label inside box reads; "CLOSING MACHINES/AND HOW TO USE THEM/ "CYGNET", "CHRISTY" AND KOSEALS... "The Cachets or Koseals are pressed with the fingers into the inner spaces of plates A and B with a slight circular twist. Plate C is then laid onto B, and the powder placed in the cachets (large doses by means of the funnel) and pressed down with the thimble. When all the cachets are filled, Plate C is returned to the former position and the damping roller (not too wet) passed over the cachets in Plate A only. Plate A is then closed over B. A slight pressure closes all the cachets which, on opening the apparatus, are found adhering to Plate A, complete and ready for use.They are pushed out with the pushers provided." (plate B is the base plate)

Donated By: Peter Homan

(1999:199)

Pill Rounder

Turned Wooden Pill Rounder, c. 1950. Disc of pale varnished wood turned to have different "bowl" each side. Two thin bands around outer perimeter.

Used to round pills and remove rough edges from pill maker cutting action. Used prior to coating process and storage

(1998:041)

Glass Rod

Long glass stirring rod with one flattened end. The flattened end is oval with small ridges.

Loaned By: Penfold Collection, Colchester

(1999:007P)

Spigot

Black Spigot Unit with Tap, c. 1940s. Black plastic pipe with two nozzles and spherical in the middle with extending tap. One rounded end, one straight end and a tap, in a form of a crescent in the middle.

Cast from black plastic/bakelite and likely to have been connected to a tube.

Loaned By: Penfold Collection, Colchester

(1999:008P)

Spigot

Black Spigot with Tap, c. 1940s. Black plastic pipe with two nozzles and a tap in the middle.

Loaned By: Penfold Collection , Colchester

(1999:009P)

Stirring Rod

Glass Stirring Rod with lozenge shaped, flattened end with ridges.

Loaned By: Penfold Collection

(1999:010P)

Test tubes

Ten Clear Glass Test Tubes Hawksley, 20th century. Glass test tubes inscribed: "Hawksley Sahli % Hb" and a scale from 10 to 140 etched on the side. Slight residue in necks.

Loaned By: Penfold Collection

(1999:014P)

Test tubes

Eight Glass test tubes, 20th century.

Eight standard glass test tubes with rounded ends and lipped openings.

Loaned By: Penfold Collection

(1999:021P)

Glass Connectors

Four Glass Connectors in a Cardboard Box, 20th century.

Brown cardboard box containing four glass laboratory connectors.

Inscription on box: "Maximum approved contents // for sending by post // one-1oz. universal container". Label on the side of box: "G.F. Follet of Sep. 83'".

Loaned By: Loan Penfold Collection

(1999:026P(a,b,c,d))

Measuring Glass

Clear Glass Measuring Glass with Closure in Ovate Black Carrying Case, 19th century. Clear glass. Calibrated 0-30. Domed base with star mark, seamed at sides. Box, black with dark green and red lining.

Loaned By: Penfold Collection

(1999:031P)

Apothecary Scales

Portable Chrome Apothecary Scales and Weights, made by Avery, 1960. Black wooden box with metal knob to drawer with silver metal rod central supporting two scale pans. (Some weights).

Beam has engraved text: Left side" Class B", right side "To weigh 2oz".

(2003:013)

Glass Funnel

Small clear glass funnel, ribbed on the inside, with sharp fine diagonally chamfered nozzle.

Loaned By: Penfold Collection

(1999:036P)

Porcelain Funnel

White Glazed Porcelain Funnel "Royal/ Worcester/ England/ 4". White glazed porcelain funnel with a sieve in its middle section.

Loaned By: Penfold Collection

(1999:037P)

Cased Medicine Glasses

Boxed Tablespoon Measure Medicine Glass with Matching Minim Glass made by Maw Son & Thompson, c. 1890.

Black leather case containing small glass engraved with 1-4 tablespoon measurements. Inside the measuring cup rests a second case which contains a smaller glass pouring bottle with M 10-60 engraved down one side.

Nurse's medicine glass set which belonged to the donor's grandmother (1866 -1956) who was a nurse in World War 1 with original training undertaken at the Evelina Hospital (then in Southwark).

Donated By: Ms Audrey Rooker - Object orginally used by Grandmother Jane Helen Sandilands (1866-1956). Was in Rhodesia then in Simonstown nursing during WW1, but was also Evelina & Seaman's Hospital trained.

(2003:018(a,b))

Glass Connectors

Five Glass Connectors in Cardboard Box:

(a) 2 nozzle junction with 1 stopper (b) 3 nozzle junction with one rounded part connected to rectangular body (c) 3 nozzle junction with one stopper and one protruding rounded end (d) test tube connector with four nozzles coming out of it (e) test tube connector with four nozzles coming out of it (f) card board with fitting lid has collectors label: 'G F Follet, 7 Sept. 83'

Loaned By: Penfold collection

(1999:051P (a,b,c,d,e,f))

Measuring Flask

Glass Measuring Flask, 19th century. Clear blown glass flask with nipped in base and flared rim. Sides are engraved with ounces or pound measuring lines.

Measures ounces up to 4oz or up to maximum 1/4 pound.

Loaned By: Penfold collection

(1999:057P)

Three Test Tubes

Three glass test tubes with 6 graduations on each one (un-numbered) and packed in cardboard box.

Loaned By: Penfold collection

(1999:044P)

Bunsen Burner

Laboratory Gas Bunsen Burner, c. 1950. Silver metal tubular body set on heavy circular base. Black plastic/bakelite tap flame, adjustment to flame size by dial.

No tubing attached. Some brass colour visible where wire joins gas tube (and hose attaches) so may be metal plating over brass.

Loaned By: Penfold collection

(1999:061P)

Spatula

Large Metal Lotion Spatula With Wooden Handle made by Maw and Sons Ltd, made in England, c. 1930.

A wide bladed spatula attached to a dark wood handle with three metal pins. There are pale streaks of wood down the lower haf of both sides of the handle.

(1998:062)

Mortar and Pestle

Small Glass Mortar and Pestle, 1880.

(2001:006)

Glass Mortar

19th Century hand blown white glass mortar with pouring lip and standing base.

Loaned By: Penfold Collection, ref Dr M. Smith, Colchester

(1999:137P)

Glass Pestle

Small glass rod with bird on one end

These pestles are domestic items, usually used in the home, to grind/break down medicines into wine in a wine glass. Sugar lumps were real lumps (solid and not dissolving quickly), irregular blocks broken off a large sugar loaf.

(1997:025)

Pestle

Early 20th century glass pestle. Water white glass rod with square section and chamfered coners.

This type of pestle was in use by dentists for mixing tooth filling amalgum up until the 1970s.

(1997:024)

Pestle

Irregularly shaped small glass pestle with a balled end and at the other, an impressed or pinched, feather design.

(1997:030)

Pessary Mould

1940s Silver metal pessary mould with six indentations/holes and screw fixture to side. 2 pieces make unit.

Pessaries were moulded using herbs and gelatin or cocoa butter base. For use, pessary is inserted into orifice and base melts to apply prescription internally. Larger size than suppository mould (1996:010) Could also/alternatively be bougie mould.

(1998:045)

Pocket Scales

Pocket Expanding Scale,"Foreign" manufacture, 1880s. Brass coloured unit marked with pound graduations. Has ring at top & hook beneath.

With addition of a sling etc. likely to have been used by Dr Harrison for weighing new-born babies in the Congo.

Donated By: Caroline Woodley & Mrs Diana Dyke (also ref.Harrison)

(2002:085H)

Spatula

Wood handled lotion spatula, made by M.V or V.M, Sheffield, 1940s (possibly earlier).

Long, round end blade palette knife with wooden handle.

(2004:023)

Scales

Hand Held Apothecary Scale and Weights in Tray, 1880s.

A small pocket sized set of scales without stand but with figure of eight hook for hanging. Has a beam with a pair of three chains on each side supporting two gold-coloured (copper?) metal dishes. Leather-covered wooden tray with two compartments. Long one contains a set of scales (2002:152 (y)) and short contains a set of weights (2002:152 (x))

(2002:152(w,y) )