Name/TitleSyringe outfit in case

About this objectUsed by the donors father, Veterinary Surgeon during the first world war and later at Long Melford. Syringe outfit consisting on one syringe, five hypodermic needles, three rectal tubes, one tap junction, one stopper with double taps and four cleaning rods. The case, leather covered, is marked.

MakerArnold & Sons

Date Made1939

Place MadeGiltspur Street London

Medium and MaterialsCase: leather covered

Lid: lined with blue silk with makers name and royal arms in gold

Box: lined with blue velvet

Inscription and MarksOn the band of the syringe appear the Royal Arms and 'Arnold & Son, Surgical Instruments Manufacturer, Giltspur Street, London.

MeasurementsImperial:

Syringe band: 4 1/2 inches x 1 inch

Nozzle: 1 3/4 inches with side nozzle 3/4 inch

Five needles: 7 1/8(?) inch, 5 1/2 inch, 4 7/6, 5 inches, 5 inches

Four cleaning rods: 4 1/2 inches, 5 1/2 inches, 5 1/2 inches, 5 5/8 inches

Three rectal tubes: 1 foot 1/2 inches, 10 inches with metal tips, 7 inches

Two junction pieces: 1 inch, 1 inch

One tap junction: 2 inches

One stopper: 1 1/8 inch with tube 1 inch and taps each 1 1/2 inches

Case: 9 inches by 4 3/4 inches by 2 inches


Metric:

Syringe band - L: 195mm - Dia: 25mm

Nozzle - L: 40mm - W: 15mm

Five needles: L: 15mm (each)

Four cleaning rods - L: 110mm (1) - L: 140mm (2) - L: 125mm (1)

One tap junction - L: 50mm - Dia: 7mm

Box - L: 240mm - W: 125mm - Depth: 50mm

Object numberSTMEA:A.4097

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)