Name/TitleSyringe

About this objectThis was used by Mr. Mitton's father , H. Mitton, who was a veterinary surgeon during World War 1 and later at Long Melford.
Used with a tube for administering large doses of medicine. Within the barrel and attached to the handle is an aluminum rectal pipe but the 5 inch metal pipe which should be stored in the barrel (if it is a cattle syringe) is missing.

MakerDay, Son and Hewitt Ltd

Place Made22, Dorset Street, London, NW

Medium and MaterialsBarrel: Brass

Label: Brass

Handle: Mahogany

Rectal pipe: Aluminum

Inscription and MarksBrass label on the barrel DAY, SON & Hewitt, 22 Dorset Street, London, NW and the Royal Arms by Appointment.

MeasurementsLength 465mm
Circumference 245mm

Object Typesyringe

Object numberSTMEA:A.4072

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)