993.61.1: Enema Syringe, 1891-1840
Additional Images
Image No. 2125 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley
Object Description
Coloured lacquered metal enema syringe with ivory tip. Cylindrical with 2 finger rings on top cap and thumb ring on rounded plunger stem. Brass crest on body with lion and unicorn in relief either side of a heraldic motif with French quotes around motif and 'DIEU ET MON DROIT' below. Underneath reads 'JOSEPH GRAY & SON TRUSS WORKS SHEFFIELD'. Ivory tip has carved threads to fit into base.
Object Classification
Accession Number: 993.61.1
Collection: Therapeutics
Date: 1891-1840
Object Dimensions
- Length: 23.5 cm
- Diameter: 4.4 cm
Object Parts
- a) Syringe cylinder with crest
- b) Screw on cap with finger rings
- c) Thumb ring on plunger stem with fiberous band around plunger
- d) Screw-on tip
Object Materials
- brass,
- fiber,
- ivory,
- lacquer,
- metal
Acquisition Detail
- Manufacturer: Joseph Gray & Son
