Photograph of John Barlow Photograph of John Barlow. John Barlow graduated MB, CM from the University of Edinburgh in 1875. He gained his MD in 1879, however he previously qualified to practice after sitting the MRCS in London in 1874. He initially focused his career on physiology being the assistant to Professor McKendrick at the University of Glasgow and the first Muirhead Demonstrator in Physiology at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary School of Medicine. He was also the Professor of Physiology in St Mungo's College. and lectured in physiology at the Technical College, the predecessor to the University of Strathclyde. He then focused his career on practicing surgery. He became Visiting Surgeon to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 1892, eventually becoming Honorary Consulting Surgeon to the Infirmary in 1913. Barlow became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1881 and served as president from 1913 to 1915. c. 1913-1915 RCPSG 1/12/5/4 Photograph of Roy Frew Young Photograph of Roy Frew Young. Roy Frew Young graduated in arts and medicine from Cambridge University. He worked alongside Sir George Beatson at the Glasgow Western Infirmary and JB Mackenzie Anderson at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. In 1909 he became part of the Junior Surgical staff at the Glasgow Western Infirmary. He served in France with the RAMC during the First World War and was awarded the Military Cross. After the War he became Assistant Surgeon to the Glasgow Western Infirmary. He also worked as Surgeon to the Royal Alexandra Infirmary and in 1924 he was made Visiting Surgeon to the Glasgow Western Infirmary. Young was president of the College from 1940 to 1942. c. 1940-1942 RCPSG 1/12/5/4 Photograph of Archibald Young Photograph of Archibald Young. Archibald Young qualified MB,CM from the University of Glasgow in 1895 after which he spent time in Europe continuing his studies. After returning to Glasgow he worked under great mentors, including Joseph Coats and Sir William Macewen. He spent much of his career working at the Western Infirmary, gradually working his way up the surgical posts from Extra Dispensary Surgeon in 1903 to Visiting Surgery to the Infirmary in 1917. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1913 and was made Professor of Surgery at Anderson College. Young was Regius Professor of Surgery at the University of Glasgow from 1924–1939 and President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1935 to 1937. Professor Young was president of the College from 1935 to 1937. c. 1935-1937 RCPSG 1/12/5/4 Photograph of James A Adams Photograph of James A Adams. James Adams graduated from the University of Glasgow MB, CM in 1878 and gained his MD in 1881. He became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1878. He worked within the anatomy department at the University of Glasgow alongside Professor John Cleland, as well as working as Surgeon to Out-Patients at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He also worked as a general practitioner during this time in the West-End of Glasgow. In 1892 he was appointed as Surgeon to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Adams performed research into the anatomical relations between cerebral absesses and aural diseases. This research in part led to Macewen's pioneering work in using the mastoid antrum to access cerebral accesses. During the First World War Adams worked alongside William Macewen at the Princess Louise Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers. Adams was president of the College from 1911 to 1913. c. Unknown RCPSG 1/12/5/4 Photograph of George H Edington Photograph of George H Edington. George Edington started his medical training at King's College London, then continuing his studies at the Univeristy of Glasgow where he graduated MD in 1895. He held the position of Professor of Surgery and Anatomy at both Anderson's College and the Western Medical School. He was assistant surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children and also worked with Sir William Macewen at the Glasgow Western Infirmary. He was Honorary Physician to King George V from 1922 to 1927. Edington was president of the College from 1927 to 1929. c. Unknown RCPSG 1/12/5/4 Photograph of Archibald B Kerr Photograph of Archibald B Kerr, standing in a group photo. Archibald Kerr graduated from the University of Glasgow in Medicine in 1929. Early in his career he was Surgeon to Out-Patients at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow and was assistant to Roy Frew Young. In 1945, after the Second World War, he became Assistant Surgeon at the Wester Infirmary and was Surgeon to the Royal Alexandra Infirmary in Paisley the year after. Due to his work at Paisley, the hospital began to hold clinical classes for students at the University of Glasgow. From 1954 to his retirement in 1972 he worked as Consultant Surgeon in charge of the wards at the Western Infirmary. Kerr was president of the College from 1964 to 1966. c. Unknown RCPSG 1/12/4/247 Fergusson's bone forceps A photograph of straight bone forceps, with a circular joint and broad-fluted handles. c. 1880-1980 2006/7/25 Hook retractor A photograph of a double blunt hook retractor with a grooved handle. c. Unknown 2006/7/26/1 Fergusson's bone forceps A group of bone forceps, also known as "Lion" forceps. Each forcep has a screw joint and broad grooved handles. EVANS & Co. LONDON c. 1890-1950 2006/7/29-33 Gosset's retractor Photograph of a self-retaining rectractor, mainly for abdominal work. c. 1890-1980 2006/7/24 Staff at Etaples Photograph of Mr Andrew James Hutton with Red Cross Auxilliary on his right and nurse from Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service on his left. c. 1918 RCPSG 64/4/3 Midwifery forceps Photograph of a set of forceps with easily-detaching arms, and wood-clad handles. c.1900 2005/3/2-3 Straight artery forceps A photograph of 5'' and 7'' stainless steel straight artery forceps. Merlin Medical c. 20th century 2017/34/5-6 Surgical Scalpel A photograph of a steel blade rivetted into a dark wooden handle. This is the seventh surgical scalpel in the case set. J GRAY & SON SHEFFIELD c. Unknown 2008/4/4/7 Surgical Scalpel A photograph of the sixth surgical scalpel in the cased set of Hernia Repair Instruments. The scalpel has a steel blade rivetted into a dark wooden handle. James Dick, surgical instrument maker c. Unknown 2008/4/4/6 Tenaculum and Surgical Scalpel A photograph of the fifth surgical scalpel in a set of Hernia Repair Instruments, with a steel blade rivetted into a dark wooden handle. James Dick, surgical instrument maker c. Unknown 2008/4/4/5 Hernia suture needle A photograph of a hernia suture needle with a steel blade rivetted into a dark wooden handle. The fourth surgical scalpel in the Hernia Repair Instruments. c. Unknown 2008/4/4/4 Hernia bistoury (Cooper's pattern, straight) A photograph of a hernia bistoury with a steel blade rivetted into a dark wooden handle. The third surgical scalpel in the Hernia Repair Instruments. c. Unknown 2008/4/4/3 Curved Bistoury (probe pointed) A photograph of a curved bistoury with a steel blade rivetted into a dark wooden handle. The second surgical scalpel in the Hernia Repair Instruments. c. Unknown 2008/4/4/2 Curved bistoury (sharp pointed) A photograph of a curved bistoury with a steel blade, the first surgical scalpel in the Hernia Repair Instruments, rivetted into a dark wooden handle. c. Unknown 2008/4/4/1 Cased Set of Hernia Repair Instruments - Case A case that is constructed of solid mahogany, with some brass decoration on the outer surface, containing 8 surgical instruments. Milliken and Lawley 165 Strand, London c. Unknown 2008/4/4 Forceps A photograph of forceps, use remains unknown. c. Unknown 2014/2/2 Ratchetted Mouth Gag Photograph of a ratchetted mouth gag, most likely of the Doyen's type. It is of adult size with straight ordinary jaws. c. 1930-1960 2010/1/7 Portrait of David Smith This portrait was painted digitally using an Apple Pencil on an iPad Pro with Adobe Photoshop Sketch and Adobe Fresco software, and is based on an iPhone photograph taken by its creator at the 8 January 2020 meeting of the RCPSG Senior Fellows’ Club (SFC). It is the first purely digital artwork in the College’s collection. David Smith FRCS was Chair of the SFC from 2015 to 2020. His varied roles within the RCPSG started when he was elected first Junior/Trainee member of Council in 1973. He served as Vice-President (Surgical) from 2000 to 2002. The artist, Andrew Tannahill FRCP, has been the SFC Honorary Secretary since 2016. Andrew Tannahill c. 2022 Surgical Theatre at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary Photograph of a surgical theatre on the 5th floor of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Three nurses are standing in the theatre, with Sister Craig standing at the table. c. 1920 RCPSG 28/84 Statistics of Glasgow Lock Hospital Statistics of Glasgow Lock Hospital since 1805 : with remarks on the contagious diseases acts, and on syphilis Alexander Patterson c. 1882 Pamphlets: medical, v. 22 Account book compiled by William Clift List of members of John Hunter's establishments at Leicester Square, Castle Street and Earl's Court in 1792 and an account of John Hunter's outgoings before his death including a "Great Drawbridge and slope made to let the Chariot down from the street" which cost more than £6,000. Executor's Accounts on the estate of John Hunter, 1793-1808 Account with Geo & Wm Nicol for publications of John Hunter, 1794-1800 Bills for the museum,1794-1800 Account of Sir Everard Home's publications with G & Wm Nicol, Pall Mall and Messrs Payne and Foss, 1816-1822 William Clift c. 1792-1822 RCPSG 30/1 Portrait of a young Sir William Macewen Photographic portrait of a young William Macewen c. 1874 RCPSG 1/12/2/64 Authentic narrative of the death of Lord Nelson Authentic narrative of the death of Lord Nelson : with the circumstances preceding, attending, and subsequent to that event. The professional report on his Lordship's wound, and several interesting anecdotes William Beatty London : Printed by T. Davison ... for T. Cadell and W. Davies .. c. 1808 Bookstore [BEA] Kilner's Artery Forceps c. 1950s 1997/8.49 Cooper's Hernia Bistoury A curved surgical knife used for hernia repair surgery. W. B. Hilliard & Sons Glasgow c. 1860s 2003/69 Three Bobbin Tank Three bobbin tank, holding silk suture thread. c. 1900s 2003/182 Laryngeal Mirror A laryngeal mirror used to examine the larynx, also known as the voice box. Gowllands Ltd c. 1950s 2000/7.6 Laryngeal Mirror A laryngeal mirror used to examine the larynx, also known as the voice box. Gowllands Ltd c. 1950s 2000/7.5 Hysterectomy Clamp Forceps Forceps used during the hysterectomy procedure, the removal of the womb. c. 1930s 1996/2.26.18 Uterine Dressing Forceps c. 1950s 1999/3.3.23.1 Blunt Hook and Crotchet An instrument used for craniotomy and breech delivery. Craniotomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the skull and breech delivery is when a baby is delivered in feet-first position. The blunt hook and crotchet were first combined into one instrument by Scottish obstetrician William Smellie (1697-1763). c. 1860s 2003/51 Lawson Tait's Perineorrhaphy Scissors A pair of scissors with angled blades used for the repair of the perineum, a procedure known as perineorrhaphy. This design is named after Scottish gynaecologist Robert Lawson Tait (1845-1899). C. Gray and Son c. 1930s 1997/8.15 Uterine Polypus Forceps A pair of uterine polypus forceps commonly used for the removal of polyps, small growths, from the uterus. W. B. Hilliard & Sons Ltd. c. 1901 2003/242 Perinaeum Needle A perinaeum needle, used for transperineal prostate biopsy. 1996/2.26.6 Peritonsillar Forceps Forceps used to open peritonsillar abscesses, areas of puss-filled tissue at the back of the mouth next to the tonsils. Mayer & Phelps 20th Century 2000/2.1 Tonsil Dissecting Forceps A pair of tonsil dissecting forceps used during tonsillectomy, a surgical operation to remove the tonsils. c. 1950s 2000/3.122.16 Hook 19th Century 2003/210.3 Forceps c. 1800s 2003/210.6 Hewitt's Airway Hewitt's airway, with the inscription 'THACKRAY LEEDS.' '1908' and 'HEWITT'S' has been handwritten on the rubber tube. Charles F. Thackray Ltd. c. 1900s - c. 1930s 2003/27.6 Philip's Airway Philip's airway, with the inscriptions 'B.O.C.', '2' and '18mm.' British Oxygen Company, Ltd. c. 1930s 2003/27.7 Clausen's Airway Clausen's Airway, with the inscriptions '3D', '3' and 'KING LONDON.' A. Charles King c. 1930s 1999/3.3.3 Philip's Airway Philip's airway, with the inscription 'Ritchie Glasgow.' George B. Ritchie c. 1930s 2003/27.8 Airway Prop Coxeter Ltd. 20th Century 2003/27.15 Krause's Nasal Polypus Snare A snare used for nasal polypectomy. This process was used to remove nasal polyps, painless soft growths found inside the nose. This instrument has an inscription reading 'MAYER & CO. LONDON.' Mayer & Phelps c. 1930s 2000/2.3 Surgical Anatomy A copy of "Surgical Anatomy" by Joseph Maclise. Joseph Maclise London : John Churchill c. 1851 Bookstore MAC [oversize] Letter from J. Stevenson to William Macewen Letter from Stevenson to Macewen to arrange a check up on progress. "9 Brisbane Street, Greenock, 7th December 1914. Dear Sir, I was a patient under you in Ward 15 for 6 weeks in the spring of this year, and underwent an operation for the removal of the little toe on my right foot, owing to long standing skin disease. When able to go home, you on two occasions asked me to come back, and let you see me in about six months’ time. So if you let me know any day that would suit you either this week or next. I would be very pleased to come up. I may say that the foot healed up beautifully, and I have been back at my work since the end of June, and have enjoyed many good long walks without any ill effects. And I feel I cannot express how grateful I am, for all the benefit I have got while under your care. Yours sincerely, James Stevenson P.S. I left the hospital on the 2nd of May." J. Stevenson c. 1914 RCPSG 10/1A/127 Letter from S.Mennie to William Macewen Letter of thanks from Mennie to Macewen for saving his life after a gunshot wound. "County Police Station, Lauder. N.B., 26.2.89. My Dear Sir, I assure you it is no easy matter to express how truly grateful I am to you for saving my life, after having been so dangerously shot. I have every reason to be proud that I was placed under your able hand- under the care of a Surgeon whose skillful and most successful operations have gained for him a universal reputation. I am confident that I would not have been so promptly and successfully operated upon by any other Surgeon- which makes me all the more thankful. I am also glad to state that the the very careful way which I was nursed and the kind way which I was treated by your Nurses (in my opinion) contributed largely towards my speedy recovery. My friends and all who know me are highly pleased to see me discharged by you in such a satisfactory condition. I again thank you from my heart, and also your subordinates for their very kind attention. I trust you will accept of the enclosed small gift as a token of my appreciation of your most valuable services to me. I am My Dear Sir, Yours Respectfully, S. Mennie. S. Mennie c. 1889 RCPSG 10/1A/94 William Macewen in Operating Theatre Photograph of William MacEwen in operating theatre. Note the white labcoats and rubber gloves, which were part of his movement away from antisepsis towards asepsis. Macewen is on the left and on the right is his colleague, James Hogarth Pringle. c. N.D. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/browse?search=&amp;advanced%5B0%5D%5Bjoiner%5D=and&amp;advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=&amp;advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=&amp;advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=&amp;range=&amp;collection=&amp;type=&amp;user=&amp;tags=surgery&amp;public=&amp;featured=&amp;exhibit=&amp;subcollections=0&amp;submit_search=Search+for+items" title="Surgery Items" target="_blank">Surgery</a> RCPSG 23/5/2/6 Attendance card of Mr Murdoch Cameron Attendance card of Mr Murdoch Cameron at Clinical Lectures on Surgical Patients in Glasgow Royal Infirmary, given by Professor Lister and Dr. Ebenezer Watson. c. 1867 RCPSG 11/2/6/1 Amputation Set Video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lWIRCtwjMCk" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> This video gives insight into the instruments of an amputation set. Surgical Theatre Photograph of a surgical theatre at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. c. 1920-1925 RCPSG 28/91 Trephination Animation Watch this animation to learn about the unique history of the surgical procedure, trephination. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u9L3zvpq9JY" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> The Case of James Greenlees <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/klQjMqqJj24" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> In 1867, Joseph Lister published a series of articles in The Lancet that were to be the first examples of antisepsis in action. Each of the cases occurred during his time working at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. His first case was a young boy by the name of James Greenlees, who had an open fracture of his leg. Lister set the fracture and dressed the wound in carbolic acid to prevent infection. James made a full recovery. This was the birth of antisepsis. Skull Trephination Trephination is an ancient medical technique dating back to the time of the Egyptians. A trephine is a small surgical instrument used to burr a hole into the skull to access the intracranial structures. <iframe width="640" height="480" title="A 3D model" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/46bd0b575c6844bdb1d7b9f33492d9af/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/skull-trephination-46bd0b575c6844bdb1d7b9f33492d9af?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Skull Trephination</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> Mayo-Ochsner's Artery Forceps Mayo-Ochsner's artery forceps, stainless steel. Medical Supply Association Ltd c. 1930s 2000/3.56 Singer Surgical Needles Cardboard box containing size 16 Singer surgical needles with round taper point. <iframe width="640" height="480" title="A 3D model" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/2cacfb40fe8b4169a60e37f41531dcbf/embed?autostart=1&amp;ui_controls=1&amp;ui_infos=1&amp;ui_inspector=1&amp;ui_stop=1&amp;ui_watermark=1&amp;ui_watermark_link=1" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> Singer Corporation c. 1950 2005/10.3 Singer Surgical Needles Cardboard box containing size 25 Singer surgical needles with taper stub point. Singer Corporation c. 1950 2005/10.2 Singer Surgical Needles Cardboard box containing size 23 Singer surgical needles with round taper point. Singer Corporation c. 1950 2005/10.1 3D Scan of Hammer from Macewen's Theatre 3D scan of a wooden surgical mallet used in the surgical ward of Sir William Macewen. <iframe width="640" height="480" title="A 3D model" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/3c861c3e9d0a4cbe9e53922c960c508a/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/hammer-from-macewens-theatre-3c861c3e9d0a4cbe9e53922c960c508a?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Hammer from Macewen's Theatre</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/608" target="_blank">Hammer from Macewen's Theatre</a> <p><a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/468" target="_blank">Portrait of William Macewen</a></p> Lancet Case Scan This lancet case made of silver, and has the initials "JCH" inscribed on the front. Lancets are essentially very small scalpels used to take blood samples. Today they are disposable and used once per patient. However, the lancets that would have been held in this case would have been used several times, being sterilised between each use. <iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/ad1d0c109e2b47a49728632adfa68d99/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/lancet-case-ad1d0c109e2b47a49728632adfa68d99?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Lancet Case</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/528" target="_blank">Lancet Case</a> Animation on Lung Penetration Case During his time as a police surgeon in Glasgow, William Macewen attended to several cases in the city centre. He collected any mentions of the cases from newspapers and put them together in a clippings book, which is held within the College's archive collection. On 11th October, 1873, a young man had been stabbed in the back during an altercation. He had complaints of feeling breathless, as if something was tugging on his throat. When Macewen examined the wound, he found that the probe extended all the way into the pleural lining of the lungs. At this point he came into contact with a shard of the knife that had been used to stab the young man. He successfully removed the knife segment and the patient survived. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PiRiFlSiIpQ" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/468" target="_blank">Portrait of William Macewen</a> Horsley's Bone Cutting Forceps Horsley's bone cutting forceps, stainless steel. c. 1960s 2002/5.8 Bone Forceps Bone forceps, stainless steel. c. 1960s 2002/5.5 3D Model of Osteotome <iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/73bfa7bb5fde4f1f8342dc9bb392bf0e/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/william-macewen-osteotome-73bfa7bb5fde4f1f8342dc9bb392bf0e?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">William Macewen Osteotome</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> Displayed here is a 3D animated model showing the mechanism of an osteotome, a medical instrument designed by Sir William Macewen. William Macewen was a surgeon in Glasgow during the late 19th century and early 20th century. He pioneered many clinical specialities, including orthopaedics. He designed his version of the osteotome in the 1870s, and wrote an in depth account of its design in his publication, "Osteotomy with an inquiry into the aetiology and pathology of knock-knee, bow-leg, and other osseous deformities of the lower limbs." He explains: "The osteotome is an instrument of the chisel order, bevelled on both sides, so as to resemble a very slender wedge...The osteotome is used only for making simple incisions, or wedge-shaped openings without removal of bone." <p><a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/468" target="_blank">Portrait of William Macewen</a></p> <p><a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/247" target="_blank">Macewen's Osteotomes</a></p> <p><a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/108" target="_blank">Macewen's Operating Table</a></p> Endoscopic Dissector Endoscopic dissector for keyhole surgery. Auto Suture c. 2000 2001/4.6 Grasping Instrument Grasping instrument for keyhole surgery. Auto Suture c. 2000 2001/4.5 Endoscopic Shears Endoscopic shears for keyhole surgery. Auto Suture c. 2000 2001/4.4 Multiple Clip Applier Multiple clip applier for keyhole surgery, Ethicon Inc c. 2000 2001/4.2 Stapler Stapler for keyhole surgery. c. 20th century 2001/4.1 Silkworm Gut Suture Silkworm gut suture in metal tin. Vicarey Davidson & Co. Ltd. c. 1930s 1998/6.2.1 Catgut Suture Two packets, each containing three sealed tubes of catgut suture. Weddel Pharmaceuticals, London c. 1960 1996/2.26.7 Catgut Suture One box containing two sealed tubes of catgut suture. Merson's Ltd c. 1900s 1996/2.26.20 Catgut Suture Catgut suture in glass tube. Merson's Ltd c. 1900s 2003/218.6 Catgut Suture Catgut suture in glass tube. Merson's Ltd c. 1900s 2003/218.5 Catgut Suture Catgut suture in glass tube. Merson's Ltd c. 1900s 2003/218.4 Silk Suture Silk suture, braided, in glass tube. Merson's Ltd c. 1900s 2003/218.3 Silkworm Gut Suture Silkworm gut suture, in glass tube and cardboard box Allen & Hanburys Ltd c. 1930s 2003/218.2 Silkworm Gut Suture Silkworm gut suture, in glass tube and cardboard box. Allen & Hanburys Ltd c. 1930s 2003/218.1 Miniature Pneumothorax Apparatus Wooden box containing metal pump, regulating valve, aneroid manometer and filter. Genito-Urinary Manufacturing Co. Ltd c. 1934-1936 2004/7.1 Pocket Dressing Instrument Case Leather pocket dressing instrument case, thought to be a field surgical case. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1119">Archibald Young &amp; Son; c.1777- c.1914; Surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1840s 2003/77.43 Clinical Surgery Certificate Clinical surgery certificate, in leather-covered case, awarded to Charles D. Hawthorne for the Winter session of 1881-82 from The University of Glasgow. W & J Milne, Edinburgh c. 1880s 2003/40.9.1 Silkworm Gut Suture Glass tube containing sterile silkworm gut sutures, manufactured by Merson's of Edinburgh <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1173">Merson's Ltd.; 1915-1949; Surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1900s 2018/9.2 Catgut Small glass jar containing Merson's catgut <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1173">Merson's Ltd.; 1915-1949; Surgical instrument makers</a> c. 20th century 2018/9.4 Bleeding Bowl Bleeding bowl used to collect blood during the medical practice of bloodletting, with inscription 'presented by Mr J. Scouler Buchanan, 1947.' c. 20th century 2018/14 Surgical Kit Boxed surgical kit, including bow-frame amputation saw, spare saw blade, curved surgical scissors, 2 Liston-type amputation knives, 5 scissor clamps, 2 clamping tweezers, hook, and needles. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1250">L. Mathieu; c.1851-1890; Surgical instrument maker</a> c. 1800s 2018/17.4 Caustic Pencil Box containing caustic pencil of toughened silver nitrate Portia c. 1900s 2018/17.2 Nylon Ligature Glass ampoule containing Armour's sterilized surgical ligature and curved needle <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1186">Armour Laboratories; 1867-1985; Pharmaceutical manufacturer</a> c. 1900s 2018/17.1 Mr Henry Rutherford with his surgical team Mr Henry Rutherford (1861-1929) with his surgical team in the Surgical Operating Theatre at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Mr Rutherford is 6th from the right. c. 1920 RCPSG/28/78 Doyen's Mouth Gag Doyen's mouth gag, metal. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1120">Charles F. Thackray Ltd.; 1902-1990; Surgical instrument manufacturer</a> c. 1930s 2003/29.3 Sydenham's Modified Mouth Gag Sydenham's modified mouth gag, stainless steel. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1122">Down Bros Ltd.; 1874-1989; Health care manufacturer</a> c. 1929 1997/7.7 Laryngeal Syringe Laryngeal syringe for anaesthetising the larynx. c. 1930s-1950s 1997/7.8 Child Schimmelbusch Inhaler Schimmelbusch inhaler, for a child. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1189">Holborn Surgical Instrument Co. Ltd.; c.1870-c.1955; Surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1930s 1997/7.3 Horsley's Mastoid Gouge Horsley's mastoid gouge, metal. c. 1905 2003/82.12 Alexander's Mastoid Gouge Alexander's mastoid gouge, stainless steel. c. 1930s 2000/7.10 Alexander's Mastoid Gouge Alexander's mastoid gouge, stainless steel. c. 1930s 2000/7.11 Fuller's Tracheotomy Cannula Fuller's tracheotomy cannula, silver-plated. c. 1930s 1997/7.1.5 Tracheal Dilating Forceps Tracheal dilating forceps, stainless steel. c. 1930s 1997/7.1.4 Tracheal Hook Blunt tracheal hook, stainless steel. c. 1930s 1997/7.1.1 Tracheotomy Set Tracheotomy, or Tracheostomy, set containing one sharp hook, one blunt hook, one scalpel, one pair of dilating forceps, and three cannulae. Before the advent of antibiotics and routine inoculation, diphtheria was a common infectious disease requiring urgent treatment. The main problem was the rapid production of a grey thick membrane at the entrance to the fauces (back of the throat). As it thickened it began to make breathing increasingly difficult. Children, systematically weakened by the toxins produced by the disease and with naturally narrow airways, could die from suffocation without immediate relief. The contents of this box contain all the instruments required for such an intervention. The child was laid on his/her back with a support under the shoulder to expose the windpipe- this makes the trachea easily identified under the skin by its rings of cartilage. An incision was made into the trachea with a scalpel. Enlarging the wound vertically enabled the edges to be grasped with retraction hooks, allowing a tracheostomy tube to be inserted and secured in place by tape around the neck. This procedure would usually take less than a minute to perform, resulting in immediate relief for the patient. During the diphtheria epidemic in the 1930s, staff in fever hospitals may have been required to perform such a procedure up to 4 or 5 times in the course of one night. (Description provided by Mr Roy Miller FRCS(Glasg), Honorary Librarian). c. 1930s 1997/7.1 Tongue Depressor Metal tongue depressor for ENT surgery. c. Unknown 2003/239 Frankel's Nasal Speculum Frankel's nasal speculum, ivory and metal. c. 1905 2003/139 Corbould's Tongue Forceps Corbould's tongue forceps, metal. c. 1930s 2003/29.5 Hewitt's Mouth Wedge Hewitt's mouth wedge and prop, boxwood and cotton. c. 1930s 2003/27.14 Intubation Set O'Dwyer's intubation set, in metal case, 20th century. c. 20th century 2003/98 Curved Needles Packet of White & Wright No. 6 curved needles c. 20th century 2016/3.25 Curved Triangular Needles Packet of Emesay No. 19 curved triangular needles. c. 20th century 2016/3.24 Scalpel Bard Parker no. 4 scalpel c. 20th century 2016/3.27 Syringe Syringe for use with hypodermic needle. c. 20th century 2016/3.11 Clamp Forceps Self-locking forceps/clamp with serrated blades. c. 20th century 2016/3.30 Dental Forceps Upper premolar extraction forceps. c. 20th century 2016/3.10 Scissors Steel scissors, possibly for use on dressings. c. 20th century 2016/3.14 Hypodermic Needles Tin box of Everett "The Star" No. 1 stainless hypodermic needles. c. 20th century 2016/3.6 Tissue Forceps Self locking tissue forceps/clamp forceps. c. 20th century 2016/3.15 Forceps Pair of metal forceps. c. 20th century 2016/3.17 Nasal Speculum Tilley's nasal speculum. c. 20th century 2016/3.16 Mouth Gag Mouth gag for anaesthetics – ratchet closure with thumb release; rubber missing from one of the blades. c. 20th century 2016/3.20 Eye Forceps Chalazion eye forceps: self-retaining thumb forceps for use in removing cystic growth from the eye. c. 20th century 2016/3.21 Travel Instrument Set Set of 11 instruments in a rolled canvas case. Includes 1 pair of scissors, 1 thermometer, 3 pairs of scissor-handle forceps/clamps, 1 small double-ended bone scoop, 2 scalpel handles (without blades), 2 curved suture needles with handle, 1 pair of tweezers. c. 20th century 2016/3.1 Suture Set Suture set in metal box and leather case. c. Unknown 2015/1.2 Bone Scoop Bone scoop. Owned by A.K. Bowman. c. 20th century 2018/7.3 Curved Trocar Trocar, slightly rusted. Owned by A.K. Bowman. c. 20th century 2018/7.1 Silk Suture Black silk suture on wooden reel, 25 yds (23 m) in length. c. 20th century 2000/3.64 Scalpel Scalpel, composed of ivory and metal, part of Dr. John R. Brown's ophthalmic instrument set. c. 1850-1875 2003/280.4.4 Scalpel Scalpel, composed of ivory and metal, part of Dr. John R. Brown's ophthalmic instrument set. c. 1850-1875 2003/280.4.3 Scalpel Scalpel, composed of ivory and metal, part of Dr. John R. Brown's ophthalmic instrument set. c. 1850-1875 2003/280.4.2 Scalpel Scalpel, composed of ivory and metal, part of Dr. John R. Brown's ophthalmic instrument set. c. 1850-1875 2003/280.4.1 Cautery 19th century cautery instrument c. 1800s 2003/124.5 Cautery 19th century cautery instrument c. 1800s 2003/124.4 Cautery 19th century cautery instrument c. 1800s 2003/124.1 Cautery 19th century cautery instrument c. 1800s 2003/124.2 Universal Cautery Handle Cautery handle for use with electrocautery transformer. c. 1920s-1940s 1996/1.2 Electrocautery Transformer Electrocautery transformer used to destroy tissue by cauterization. c. 1920s-1940s 1996/1.1 Hyfrecator Hyfrecator for electro-dessication, fulguration and bi-active coagulation; comes with needle, footswitch and envelope with mounting screws. c. 1960s 1996/3.3 Syringe Syringe from the surgical instruments of Dr Samuel Davidson. c. 20th century 1997/3.16 Insulin Record Syringe Record syringe for insulin from the surgical instruments of Dr Samuel Davidson. c. 1930s 1997/3.22 Glass Syringe Glass syringe that once belonged to Dr Samuel Davidson. c. 20th century 1997/3.24 Aural Hook Metal aural hook from the surgical instruments belonging to Dr Samuel Davidson. c. 20th century 1997/3.4 Sinus Forceps Stainless steel sinus forceps from the surgical instruments of Dr Samuel Davidson. c. 1930s 1997/3.8 Bone Hook Simple bone hook from surgical instruments belonging to Dr Samuel Davidson. c. 1929 1997/3.6 Boxwood Mallet Boxwood mallet from 1950s. c. 1930s 2000/11 Surgical Mallet Hand piece with slip joint, non-mechanical hand piece, 5 chisel points, 2 spare springs, 2 sleeves and 1 sheet of rubber. Used for surgical bone and tooth removal. c. 1900s c. 1900 HD/941 Crown Trephine Steel unmarked crown trephine, with central locating/piercing pin, and conical section body with spiral outer ridging, and spiral cutting teeth. Has a keyed end for locating into the receiving shaft of the T-shaped trephine handle. c. 1740s 2008/4.1.11 Crown Trephine Steel unmarked crown trephine, with central locating/piercing pin, and conical section body with spiral outer ridging, and spiral cutting teeth. Has a keyed end for locating into the receiving shaft of the T-shaped trephine handle. c. 1740s 2008/4.1.10 Crown Trephine Steel unmarked crown trephine, with central locating/piercing pin, and conical section body with spiral outer ridging, and spiral cutting teeth. Has a keyed end for locating into the receiving shaft of the T-shaped trephine handle. c. 1740s 2008/4.1.9 Crown Trephine Steel unmarked crown trephine, with central locating/piercing pin, and conical section body with spiral outer ridging, and spiral cutting teeth. Has a keyed end for locating into the receiving shaft of the T-shaped trephine handle. c. 1740s 2008/4.1.8 Extracting Forceps Extracting forceps. Steel, unmarked. Hinged, leaf spring assisted on one arm. c. 1740s 2008/4.1.6 Trephine Brush Trephine brush, which was used to clean the trephine teeth during use. Body of brush made of bone with black (probably horsehair) bristles. c. 1740s 2008/4.1.5 Double-ended Elevator Double ended elevator. One end is curved, pointed, grooved laterally on its concave surface, and the other end is curved, grooved laterally on its concave surface, and square ended. c. 1740s 2008/4.1.4 Lenticular Lenticular. Steel, with dark hardwood handle. c. 1740s 2008/4.1.3 Raspatory Raspatory. Steel, with dark hardwood handle c. 1740s 2008/4.1.2 T-shaped Detaching Handle Single steel T-shaped detaching handle. Transverse portion consists of two steel arms, each individually shaped to be used as: a) A pointed elevator, and b) A square-ended elevator. The central receiving portion is 1.0cm in diameter and accepts the square ended trephines and the perforator. Has a steel activating clip button on the shaft. c. 1740s 2008/4.1.12 Perforator Perforator. Steel, unmarked. Has keyed end in order that it can be received into the trephine handle for use. c. 1740s 2008/4.1.7 Ascites Trochar Plain trochar for abdominal ascites. c. 1880-1930 2006/7.51 Volckmann's Bone Scoop Double-ended bone scoop, with one oval and one round end. This type of scoop can also be called a "Lupus scoop", used in dermatological practice. c. 1880-1940 2006/7.49 Amputation Saw c. 1880-1920 2006/7.46 Sharp Double Hook Sharp double hook, ebony and metal. c. 1860s 2003/204.15 Gouge Ebony and metal gouge as part of an amputation set. c. 19th-20th century 2003/204.10 Lister's Necrosis Forceps Lister's necrosis forceps, metal. c. 1901 2003/204.8 Trephine Brush This brush would have been used to brush debris away from the teeth of a trephine, a hole saw used to remove a circle of tissue or bone. c. 1901 2003/202.5 Probang Pictured here is a probing, originally part of a 19th century amputation set. c. 1860s 2003/12.24 Gouge Metal gouge, part of a 19th century amputation set. c. 1860s 2003/12.22 Cannula Metal cannula from an amputation set. c. 1860s 2003/12.9 Set of Suture Needles Suture needles in paper packet. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1124">S. Maw &amp; Son, Ltd.; 1860-1979; Health care manufacturer</a> c. 1860s 2003/12.28 Bone Forceps Pair of metal bone forceps. c. 1860s 2003/12.23 Amputation Saw Amputation saw from amputation set, dating from 1860s. c. 1860s 2003/12.1 Semi-circular Trephine Metal semi-circular trephine, part of amputation set from 1860s. c. 1860s 2003/12.20 Metacarpal Saw Metacarpal saw, part of amputation set from 1860s. c. 1860s 2003/12.2 Metal Forceps with Detachable Handles. Metal forceps with detachable handles. c. Unknown 1996/2.16 Director with Aneurism Needle Director with aneurism needle. c. 1900s 1996/2.17.3 Catheters in Wooden Case Catheters in wooden case, probably early 20th Century. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1119">Archibald Young &amp; Son; c.1777- c.1914; Surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1900s 2015/234.4 Lancet Case Silver lancet case with initials JCH. <iframe width="640" height="480" title="A 3D model" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/ad1d0c109e2b47a49728632adfa68d99/embed?autostart=1&amp;ui_controls=1&amp;ui_infos=1&amp;ui_inspector=1&amp;ui_stop=1&amp;ui_watermark=1&amp;ui_watermark_link=1" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> c. Unknown 2013/1 Trephine Set Case Hardwood, probably mahogany, hinged case with carrying handle and unmarked lock. Inset brass hooks (one each side) for securing lid of case. Lining of case is padded green velvet with a fitted recess for each instrument. c. 1700s 2008/4.1 Offset Non-ratchet Forceps Pair of offset, non-ratchet forceps, with concealed hinge. Nickel/chrome plated. c. 1920-1940 2007/1.14 Portrait of Roy Frew Young (1879-1948) Roy Frew Young (1879–1948), President of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1940–1942). Seated half-length in a grey suit. Roy Frew Young was educated at Glasgow Academy and graduated in arts and medicine at Cambridge. He held a number of surgical posts in hospitals throughout the west of Scotland, including an early resident post under Sir George Beatson at the Western Infirmary. He served in France with the RAMC during the First World War and was awarded the Military Cross. Young served on the Council of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons for eleven years and was President from 1940-1942. This portrait was commissioned by Young's house surgeons and assistants. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1212">Law, Andrew (British painter, 1873-1967)</a> 20th century 104 Portrait of John Moore MD 1730-1802 Bust-length portrait with a landscape background. John Moore was a surgeon first, later a physician, and also a man of letters. He began his medical career with the North British Fusiliers and, after studying in London and Paris, spent much of his career working in Glasgow. Upon his retirement from medical practice in 1777, Moore moved to London and began publishing accounts of his travel experiences as well as several novels. It was during this time that he began a correspondence with the man now known as Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Burns wrote a long, autobiographical letter to Moore in 1787, which has formed the basis of the most credible biographies of Burns. A statue of his son, Sir John Moore of Corunna, stands in George Square. James Barr (active 1860s–1892) ; Manner of Sir George Romney (Chrisite's 1989) / Sir Thomas Lawrence (Gibson, 1984) 19th century 35 Set of 12 Silver Catheters Case is hinged and covered in black faux shagreen, and lined internally. Lid is lined with padded silver silk and base has fitted recesses for the catheters and oil bottle, lined with dark blue velvet. Catheters are silver-plated. c. 1860-1920 2006/7.5 Breast knife (scalpel) Single "4 inch" scalpel forged from solid nickel steel. c. 1901-1950 c. 2006/7.50 Surgical Scalpels in Aseptic Metal Box Box is fitted with secured metal rack to retain the scalpels, and is hinged. Secured with metal clip. The scalpels are identical and four in number. Box is plated, possibly nickel. The scalpels are forged from solid, stainless steel. c. 1920-1940 2006/7.47 Royal Free Hospital's Uterine Dressings Forceps Uterine dressings forceps, Royal Free Hospital pattern. Plated metal, probably nickel. c. 1880-1910 2006/7.45 Set of Canny Ryall's Retractors 3 Canny Ryall retractors, all of which are double ended with a single hook blade and fenestrated blade. c. 1900-1940 2006/7.36.1-3 Set of Mayo's Surgical Scissors Set of three Mayo scissors, two straight and one curved. c. 1930s-1950s. 2006/7.28.1-3 Set of Lane Tissue Forceps Nickel-plated steel, boxed joint tissue forceps. c. 1900-1930s 2006/7.27.1-3 Surgical Instrument Case Surgical instrument case with instruments. c. Unknown 2003/147 Surgical Instrument Case Surgical instrument case, leather, c 1900s. c. 1900s 2003/103 Ritcher's Needle Holder Pair of Ritcher's needle holders from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies. c. 1930s. 1999/3.3.15 Record Syringe Record syringe held within a metal case, from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies. c. 1930s. 1999/3.3.14 Syringe Syringe from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies. c. 1930s 1999/3.3.10 Thermometer Case Case for a clinical thermometer, from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies. c. 1930s 1999/3.3.30 Record Syringe Example of a record syringe held in cardboard case with 5 needles, from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies. c. 1930s 1999/3.3.22 Suture Needles Several suture needles in leather and cardboard case, from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies. c. 1930s 1999/3.3.26 Record Syringe for Insulin Record syringe for insulin held in spirit proof case, from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies. c. 1930s 1999/3.3.18 Field Tourniquet Example of a field tourniquet from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies. c. 1930s 1999/3.3.24 Hernia Knife Metal hernia knife from a set of surgical instruments belonging to H.R. Lillie. c. 20th century 2016/3 Double-ended Bone Scoop Metal bone scoop from a set of surgical instruments belonging to H.R. Lillie. c. 20th century 2016/3.1 Curved Artery Forceps Set if curved artery forceps from the surgical case of H.R. Lillie. c. 20th century. 2016/3 Aneurism Needle Stainless steel aneurism needle from a set of surgical instruments belonging to H.R. Lillie. c. 20th century 2016/3 Scissor-handle Forceps Stainless steel forceps from a set of surgical instruments belonging to H.R. Lillie. c. 20th century 2016/3.1 Hone This quartz hone is from the surgical case of surgeon and medical officer, Dr Harry Russell Lillie (-1990). It was used for sharpening blades. The hone is held within a brown cardboard sleeve with gold lettering reading ‘Forest Fire Prevention Conserves Fish and Wild-Life.’ c. 20th century 2016/3.22 Enema Stainless steel enema from the surgical case belonging to H.R. Lillie. c. 20th century 2016/3.3.2 Catgut Ligatures and Suture Needle Catgut ligatures and suture needle contained within a glass vial, from the surgical case of H.R. Lillie. c. 1939 2016/3.28 Enema Stainless steel enema from the surgical case of H.R. Lillie. c. 20th century 2016/3.3.1 Glass Syringe Glass syringe from the surgical case of H.R. Lillie. c. 20th century 2016/3 Sphincteroscope Stainless steel sphincteroscope from surgical case of H.R. Lillie. c. 20th century 2016/3.13 Magnifying Lenses in Folding Case 2 magnifying lenses in plastic folding case, part of H.R, Lillie's surgical case. c. 20th century 2016/3 Set of Chain Hooks Two, linked with steel chain 17cm long. Each hook is steel and eyed. Date unknown. 2008/4.6.10 Blowpipe White metal blowpipe held within cased post-mortem kit. Date unknown. 2008/4.6.9 Untoothed Steel Forceps Untoothed steel forceps from cased post-mortem set. Date unknown. 2008/4.6.8 Plain Surgical Scalpel Surgical scalpel with ebony handle. Date unknown. 2008/4.6.7 Pair of surgical scissors Plain, sharp-pointed surgical scissors. Date unknown. 2008/4.6.6 Bone Chisel Steel item with slightly splayed, rounded cutting edge. Has a short, 1.5cm long steel end-piece, 0.7cm by 0.7cm in section, which fits a corresponding pierced recess in the middle of the ebony/steel handle of the set. Date unknown. 2008/4.6.4 Cartilage Knife Pointed, non-parallel blade with one cutting edge only. The steel end-piece is keyed for locating into the ebony/steel handle of the set, and is 3.6cm in length. Date unknown. 2008/4.6.3 Catlin Consists of a parallel-sided blade, pointed, with cutting edge on one side only. The steel end-piece of the catlin is keyed for locating into the ebony/steel handle of the set, and is 3.6cm in length. Date unknown. 2008/4.6.1 Steel framed solid saw Single steel framed solid saw. Has a keyed steel end-piece 3.1cm in length for locating into the ebony/steel handle of the set. Date unknown 2008/4.6.1 Cased set of Post-mortem instruments Hardwood, probably mahogany, hinged lid. Upper surface is finished with a thick (7mm) veneer of walnut. The case has a lock with a brass escutcheon, consisting of a brass inlaid black rectangular nameplate (3.3cm by 1.5cm) on the outer surface of the veneered lid. Two lacquered brass inlaid straps (1.3cm wide) are inlaid and secured with brass screws into the outer aspect of the case lid, continuing onto the anterior and posterior surfaces of the case. Lining of the case consists of closely applied red velvet, with fitted recesses for each instrument, and also a lined internal compartment (2.2cm by 21.4cm) for small loose objects, with fitted lid (covered with red velvet and with ivory button as a handle.) Instruments: Twelve in number, of which six have fitted recesses in the case itself, two are located in brass slots on the upper surface of the removable compartment lid with ivory button. The remainder are loose and kept in the internal compartment of the case. Date unknown. 2008/4.6 Field Tourniquet c.1901 2003/202.17 Curved Bistoury A bistoury is a long, narrow surgical knife with either a straight or curved blade. Bistoury knives can also have a sharp or blunt probe point. S. Maw & Son Ltd c. 1860s 2003/12.18 Petit-Type Tourniquet 2003/250 c. 1901 Petit-Type Tourniquet c. 1901 2003/204.4 Liston's Finger Knife. Liston's finger knife S. Maw & Son, London c. 1860s. 2003/12.19 Spencer Wells' Artery Forceps Spencer Wells' Artery Forceps c. 1950s 2003/2.2 Halstead's artery forceps Halstead's artery forceps c,. 1930s 2003/2.13 Fracture Operating Instrument Set Fracture operation instrument set in mahogany case c. 1912 2003/88 The whole course of chirurgerie, wherein is briefly set downe the causes, signes, prognostications & curations of all sorts of tumors, wounds, vlcers, fractures, dislocations & all other diseases, vsually practiced by chirurgions, according to the opinion of all our auncient doctours in chirurgerie. First edition of Peter Lowe's comprehensive surgical textbook, the first such book to be printed in English. Three further editions were published. Lowe, Peter, 1550?-1612? Printed by Thomas Purfoot 1597 Bookstore LOW London Macewen's Osteotomes Set of osteotomes, made by a Glasgow blacksmith, T. H. Macdonald, according to the specifications of the surgeon, Sir William Macewen. This was a new type of instrument devised and named by Macewen and used alongside the chisel in bone operations. The manufacture of the osteotomes was described in detail in Macewen's book, "Osteotomy", published in 1880. This particular set of osteotomes was used by Macewen with great success and he performed hundreds of osteotomies with them. <div class="sketchfab-embed-wrapper"><iframe width="640" height="480" src="https://sketchfab.com/models/73bfa7bb5fde4f1f8342dc9bb392bf0e/embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; vr" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a;"><a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/william-macewen-osteotome-73bfa7bb5fde4f1f8342dc9bb392bf0e?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">William Macewen Osteotome</a> by <a href="https://sketchfab.com/rcpsgheritage?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">RCPSG Heritage</a> on <a href="https://sketchfab.com?utm_medium=embed&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=share-popup" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #1caad9;">Sketchfab</a></p> </div> 1875 2003/8 Glasgow Royal Infirmary Surgical Inventory, 1825 <p><iframe width="480" height="430" src="https://archive.org/stream/1825GRIInventory/1825GriInventory?ui=embed#mode/2up" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>Inventory of the surgical instruments of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Note on inside states 'Presented for Preservation to the Directors of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary by John Rowan, Honorary Consulting Ophthalmic Surgeon to the Hospital, August 1925.'</p> Glasgow Royal Infirmary 1 August 1825 English RCPSG/28/1 Sir Joseph Lister's Operating Instruments Case of operating instruments which belonged to Joseph Lister, c 1865. Lister began his investigations into antisepsis while working at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 1860s. It was here that he used the first ever antiseptic dressings while attending patients with compound fractures. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1158"><span>B. Borthwick; Early 19th century; Surgical instrument makers</span></a> c. 1865 2003/9 Haemorrhoid Forceps Haemorrhoid forceps, ivory and steel, c 1905. Haemorrhoids are vascular bundles situated in the anal canal that can cause problems when swollen or inflamed. This pair of forceps would have been used to remove haemorrhoids in a patient. The blades would be clamped on either side of the haemorrhoid and slowly reduce the blood supply to the structure. This would cause the tissue to die and result in the haemorrhoid falling off. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1123">W. B. Hilliard &amp; Sons Ltd.; 1834-1987; Medical and surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1905 2003/56 Mathieu-Style Tonsil Guillotine Tonsil guillotine, metal, c 1929. Tonsil Guillotines are surgical instruments used during a tonsillectomy, a procedure where the palatine tonsils are removed. The hook of the guillotine is placed around the tonsil and a sharp blade passes through to slice the tonsil off. Much caution was required to prevent haemorrhaging in the patient. Mathieu, France c. 1929 2003/135 War Office First Field Dressing Two first field dressings, c 1900-c 1905. The instructions read as follows: "Tear black thread in centre of long stitch. Apply first, Wool Pad; second, Gauze; third, Waterproof. Fasten lightly with Bandage and Pins. If two wounds, put Pad on one, Gauze on other, and divide Waterproof." <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1193">Cuxson, Gerrard &amp; Co.; 1878-; Medical and podiatric product manufacturer</a> c. 1900s 2003/102.1 Clockwork Corneal Trephine Corneal trephine, metal, in leather-covered case, c 1850s-c 1880s. Pictured here is a corneal trephine powered by a clockwork mechanism, manufactured by Koutny. It is held in a leather box lined with velvet, along with 4 different trephine heads and scaler. By winding up the trephine, the instrument would be used to drill into a portion of the cornea for removal. Koutny c. 1850-1890s 2003/77.3 Hook Retractors Double blunt hook, grooved handle. Nickel plated. These hook retractors would have been used to retract bodily tissues during a surgical operation. Unknown c. 1880-1960 2006/7.26.1 2006/7.26.2 Cameron's Electrodiagnostoset Cameron's electro-diagnostoset, in wooden case, c 1926. Cameron's Electro-Diagnostoset was produced by Cameron's Surgical Speciality Company of Chicago during the 1920s. The company produced an extensive range of lamps for use in dental and medical diagnosis and the Electro-Diagnostoset seen here is, essentially, a collection of such lamps. The company produced a variety of models of these sets from the very high end, with a silk-lined leather case and a complete set of instruments, to low end sets in simple wooden cases containing a bare minimum of instruments. The set shown appears to be of the model 3A type, one of the more expensive models. The components are constructed primarily from bakelite and steel to allow them to be sterilized and increase reliability. It contains a variety of instruments including an opthalmoscope, procto-sigmoidoscope, urethroscope and a variety of bulbs in a range of shapes and sizes. In most cases the illumination was provided not by the instruments but by the handles. The set came with two handles which were connected to a power supply. A bulb could then be screwed into the top of the handle. In the case of the large bulbs (such as the long bulbs on the right of the case in the picture) that would be the instrument complete but, with the small bulbs, a variety of attachments could be fitted onto the handle to form different instruments. This particular example was imported into the UK by Dr. Archibald Young of Glasgow and is believed to be the only example in the country. Dr. Young initially inquired about ordering in 1926; the set arrived in Prince's Dock Glasgow in 1928 on board the freighter Anacortes and did not clear customs and reach him until 1929. The set cost £308 including shipping expenses. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1127">Cameron's Surgical Specialty Co.; 1922-1957; Surgical instrument manufacturer</a> c. 1925 2003/3 William Beatty's Fine-toothed Bow Saw Pictured here is a fine-toothed bow saw and handle from <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/id/54">William Beatty's surgical set</a>. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1014">Laundy; 1783-1843; surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1800? <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/id/54">Surgical instruments of William Beatty</a> 2019/6 William Beatty's Tourniquet Within <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/id/54">William Beatty's surgical kit</a> is found a Petit-type tourniquet. This style of tourniquet was designed by French surgeon Jean Louis Petit and was the first tourniquet that did not require two people to administer. Through the screw mechanism, the tourniquet could be tightened to apply the appropriate pressure and left around the patient's arm. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1014">Laundy; 1783-1843; surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1800? <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/id/54">Surgical instruments of William Beatty</a> 2019/6 William Beatty's Bullet Forceps These bullet forceps are part of <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/id/54">William Beatty's surgical kit</a> held within our museum collection. They would have been used to safely extract a bullet from the wound of a patient. Admiral Lord Nelson infamously died from a shot to the shoulder that passed through his chest to the opposite shoulder. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1014">Laundy; 1783-1843; surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1800? <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/id/54">Surgical instruments of William Beatty</a> 2019/6 William Beatty's Amputation Knife William Beatty was a naval surgeon aboard the HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. This amputation knife is part of his <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/id/54">surgical kit</a> that is held within the College's museum collection. Note the slight curve of the blade of this amputation knife, a popular style during the late 1700s and early 1800s. Curved blades would be replaced by straighter blades in the mid-1800s to ensure more accurate incisions. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1014">Laundy; 1783-1843; surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1800? <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/id/54">Surgical instruments of William Beatty</a> 2019/6 Liston's Artery Forceps Liston's artery forceps, metal, c 1860s. These artery forceps were designed by Scottish surgeon, Robert Liston. Artery forceps, more commonly known as haemostats, are surgical instruments used to clamp arteries and obstruct blood flow to prevent haemorrhaging. Notice that these forceps have a locking mechanism, meaning that they can be locked in place and left to stand alone instead of requiring the surgeon to hold them for the entire procedure. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1124">S. Maw &amp; Son, Ltd.; 1860-1979; Health care manufacturer</a> c. 1860s 2003/12.10 Liston's Bone-Cutting Forceps Liston's bone-cutting forceps, stainless steel, c 1950s. Robert Liston was a world-famous Scottish surgeon during the 1800s. He worked during the time before pain relief was regularly used in surgery, thus operations had to be performed as quickly as possible. Liston was renowned for his surgical skill and speed, which was in part due to the instruments that he used. He designed several instruments himself, including his own adaptation of the bone forceps. Bone forceps are still used today to cut through thinner bones, such as the ribs. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1120">Charles F. Thackray Ltd.; 1902-1990; Surgical instrument manufacturer</a> c. 1950 2003/2.1 Horsley's Skull Trephine Complete with detachable T-handle. 1 inch diameter trephine in this instance, but instrument could be obtained with 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch diameter trephines. Nickel plated. A trephine is a medical device used to burr a hole into the patient's skull. This trephine dates from 1890-1940, and would have been turned manually to make a cut into the skull. This procedure would allow the surgeon to access the brain without removing the entire skull bone. c. 1890-1940 2006/7.37 Amputation Saw with Detachable Handle Pictured here is an amputation saw with a detachable handle dating from the 1900s. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1234">Evans &amp; Co.; 1676-1874; Surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1900s 2003/103.14 Operating Table used by Sir William Macewen Sir William Macewen (1848-1924) carried out surgery using this operating table at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow. The table, which is wooden, is mounted on wheels and has a mechanism enabling it to be raised at one end. It was discovered by a porter in an old storeroom in the McKelvie Hospital, Oban and was presented to the College by the Board of Management for Oban and District Hospitals in 1954. Sir William Macewen was a surgeon who attempted operations which had never been done before. His work can be divided into three broad categories: surgical cure of hernia; surgical solutions for problems of the bones and joints; and surgical solutions for afflictions of the central nervous system. In 1874 Macewen became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and in November of the same year he was appointed to the staff of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This appointment marked the beginning of a period of great activity and illustrious achievements. As a former student of Lister's, Macewen moved beyond Lister's precedents by seeking to create the ideal germ-free conditions in his operating theatre. Macewen's scrupulous attention to detail involved the meticulous preparation of his own hands and arms before surgery, and those of his nurses and assistants. For surgery he dressed in a gown which could be sterilised between operations, to the derision of many of his contemporaries. Sir William Macewen had his own instruments made, formed from a single piece of steel, in order to ensure that they were fully sterile. When Macewen was working at the Royal Infirmary his nurses purchased a fish kettle to be used for sterilising instruments, after the hospital authorities had refused to fund a container for the purpose. In 1892 Macewen became Regius Professor of Surgery at the University of Glasgow and transferred his surgical activities from the Royal to the Western Infirmary. In 1913 he became an Honorary Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. c. 1800s 2006/3 Wooden case of breast knives Set of three "4 inch" breast scalpels in a mahogany case. Case is fitted with a secured metal rack to retain the scalpels, and is hinged. Secured with two metal clips. A small (5.1cm x 0.3cm) brass strip, embossed with "DOWN BROs MAKERS LONDON" is inlaid into the surface of the lower portion of the case, midway between the hinges. The scalpels are identical, and forged from solid nickel steel. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1122">Down Bros Ltd.; 1874-1989; Health care manufacturer</a> c. 1880-1910 2006/7.48 Singer Stitching Instrument Leather case with velvet lining containing a stitching instrument handle with cotton reel attachment, 4 needles, a cleaner and 3 cotton reels. Presented in original card box. Although the Singer Corporation is mainly known for their production of sewing machines, there was a period when they provided surgical equipment for suturing. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1233">Singer Corporation; 1851-; Sewing machine manufacturer</a> c. 1950 2005/10 Pean's Artery Forceps Pean's artery forceps, metal, c 1930s. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1176">Pettie &amp; Whitelaw; 1901-1958; Surgical instrument maker</a> c. 1930s 1996/2.17.11 Hey Saw Hey's saw, ebony and metal, c 1860s. Pictured here is an example of a Hey Saw, which would have been used to saw through bones of the skull. The small head of the saw was designed in such a manner so as to reduce shards of bone from flying into the face of the surgeon. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1124">S. Maw &amp; Son, Ltd.; 1860-1979; Health care manufacturer</a> c. 1860s 2003/12.3 Liston Amputation Knife Liston's amputation knife, ebony and metal, c 1860s. This amputation knife is part of an amputation set dating from the 1860s. It is named after the famous Scottish surgeon, Robert Liston. The shape of amputation blades changed over time, from curved to straight, and Liston adapted his own style of blade for optimal surgery results. In 1846, Liston performed the first leg amputation in Europe that employed modern anaesthesia. The procedure was over within seconds, and the patient didn't feel a thing! <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1123">W. B. Hilliard &amp; Sons Ltd.; 1834-1987; Medical and surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1860s 2003/199.1 Surgical Case Belonging to H.R. Lillie Lillie was a surgeon and medical officer aboard British whaling ships in the Antarctic during the 1940s. Originally from Dundee, Lillie received his MB ChB from the University of St Andrews in 1939, previously graduating from an Engineering BSc in 1926. He began his career at sea during the whaling season of 1946-1947. Serving up to 600 sailors at a time, Lillie was putting his surgical skills to good use at sea. The case holds instruments that would have been commonly found in any ship's ward; an enema, scalpels, suture needles, ligatures, and a sphygmamoter. Unknown c. 1900s Accession no. 2016.3 Dressing Instrument Set Metal pocket dressing instrument case, c 1900s. Pictured here is a set of dressing instruments held within a small metal case. Included in the set are aneurysm needles, scissors, forceps, and a bone scoop. Unknown c. 1900s 1996/2.17.1 Catgut Ligatures Catgut ligature, in glass-stoppered bottle, c 1929. A ligature is a piece of thread (suture) that is used to tie off an anatomical structure, most commonly a blood vessel. This prevents any form of major blood loss during a procedure. Ligatures were made popular by barber surgeon, Ambroise Pare, during the 1500s. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1148">John McMillan Ltd.; c.1868-1960; Chemists</a> c. 1929 2000/3.29 Surgical instruments of William Beatty Wooden box with a brass handle and plaque inscribed "William Beatty, Royal Navy", containing instruments including a screw tourniquet, an amputation knife with detachable handles, two trephines and forceps. Inset into the box lid, behind a velvet-covered panel, are more instruments, including a fine-toothed bow saw, a knife, a hook and forceps. Gifted to the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1924 by Mr William Ewing Gilmour of Rosshall, Sutherlandshire, at the instigation of J.B. Hilliard, instrument maker. William Beatty was a naval surgeon during the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815), and was present at the death of vice Admiral Horatio Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar. Admiral Nelson was shot through the shoulder with a musket ball, perforating both lungs before lodging beneath his right scapula. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1014">Laundy; 1783-1843; surgical instrument makers</a> c. 1800? <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/136">William Beatty's Amputation Knife</a> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/138">William Beatty's Tourniquet</a> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/137">William Beatty's Bullet Forceps</a> <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/139">William Beatty's Fine-toothed Bow Saw</a> 2019/6 Cannon Shell extracted from patient's face during the Second World War. Pictured here is a cannon shell, which was extracted from a patient's face during the Second World War. It was removed by Professor Thomas Gibson, former President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and Captain of a Royal Army Medical Corp maxillofacial surgery team during WW2. 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Maw & Son of Aldersgate Street London. The instruments are contained within a wooden case with a red velvet lining, which is divided into segments and has an additional removable section. The upper division of the set holds three saws: a wide blade amputation saw, a metacarpal saw, and a Hey's scull saw. The lower level houses numerous amputation knives, a screw tourniquet, and two bobbins of thread. Underneath the removable tray are items including bone forceps, a trephine with a detachable handle and a probang with a sponge attached at its tip. In the tray itself there is an abscess knife, two bistouries, both curved and pointed but one sharp and one blunt, two scalpels of different sizes, two trocars, again with metal heads of varying sizes, and dissecting forceps. Under a small lid in the tray there is a well preserved packet bearing the maker's name and address. The package contains three needles described as "cast steel high polished surgeons needles". According to the packaging half a dozen such needles were originally held in the paper. <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1124">S. Maw &amp; Son, Ltd.; 1860-1979; Health care manufacturer</a> Mid-1800s 2003/12