Name/TitleMilk fever outfit

About this objectUsed by the senior partner in the practice, K E Cabban and by his predecessors in the late 19th / early 20th century.
The nickel instruments are contained in a steel case , lacquered black (much worn).
There are six teat tubes of different sizes, but with 4 inch barrels one brass, the rest nickel.

MakerArnold & Sons

Maker RoleSurgical Instrument manufacturer

MakerJohn Bell & Croyden Co

Maker RoleSurgical Instrument manufacturer

Place MadeGiltspur Street London

Place Made50 - 52 Wigmore St., London W.1

Medium and Materialsnickel in steel case

Inscription and MarksBrass plate on top of the lid bears the Royal arms and Arnold and Sons Surgical Instrument Manufacturers Glitspur Street London.
The syringe is stamped with the Royal arms and Arnold & sons, John bell & Croyden Co Surgical instrument Manufacturers, 50-52 Wigmore Street London W. 1.

MeasurementsSyringe: L: 165mm, Dia: 46mm ( closed incl. handle )

Wool chamber: L: 110mm, Dia:30mm (incl. screw attachment for tubing and slot attachment for syringe)

Rubber tube: L: 455mm, Dia: 12mm ( incl screw attachment.
connecting piece for syringe 2 inches.

4 tubes: Max L: 124mm, Min L: 116mm, Dia 10mm (+rubber tubing attachment)
six teat tubes: Max L: 131mm, Max Dia: 12mm
Min L: 115mm, Min Dia: 8mm

Object numberSTMEA:A.4710

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)