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Scarificator

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Title

Scarificator

Description

Metal scarificator for bloodletting.

Creator

W. B. Hilliard & Sons Ltd

Date

c. 1901

Identifier

2003/72

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Physical Dimensions

Length: 5 cm

Materials

Metal

Description

Metal scarificator for bloodletting.

Scarificators

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Title

Scarificators

Description

Two metal scarificators for bloodletting.

Date

c. 1901

Identifier

2003/45

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 4.9 cm

Materials

Metal

Description

Two metal scarificators for bloodletting.

Cupping Glass

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Title

Cupping Glass

Description

Glass dome with parallel walls and thickened rim. Has fitted suede cover.

Date

c. 1850

Identifier

2005/4.7

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

7.6cm in length, 5.7cm in diameter.

Materials

Glass

Description

Glass dome with parallel walls and thickened rim. Has fitted suede cover.

Cupping Glass

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Title

Cupping Glass

Description

Glass dome with parallel walls and thickened rim. Has fitted suede cover.

Date

c. 1850

Identifier

2005.4.6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

6.6cm in length, 4.1cm in diameter.

Materials

Glass

Description

Glass dome with parallel walls and thickened rim. Has fitted suede cover.

Cupping Glass

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Title

Cupping Glass

Description

Glass dome with parallel walls and thickened rim. Has fitted suede cover.

Date

c. 1850

Identifier

2005/4.5

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Physical Dimensions

7.4cm in length, 5.1cm in diameter.

Materials

Glass

Description

Glass dome with parallel walls and thickened rim. Has fitted suede cover.

Scarificator

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Title

Scarificator

Description

This twelve-bladed, brass scarificator was once a common tool in the medical practice of bloodletting, the withdrawal of a patient's blood to prevent or cure illness and disease.

The use of the scarificator was considered less painful than earlier bloodletting devices such as lances and fleams, as it punctured the skin quickly. The scarificator's spring-loaded blades are retracted using the lever and the button is pressed to release, creating multiple parallel incisions.

Creator

Francis Cluley

Date

c. 1850

Identifier

2005/4.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 5.2cm, Width: 4.6cm, Height: 3.5cm (of body)

Materials

Metal

Description

This twelve-bladed, brass scarificator was once a common tool in the medical practice of bloodletting, the withdrawal of a patient's blood to prevent or cure illness and disease.

The use of the scarificator was considered less painful than earlier bloodletting devices such as lances and fleams, as it punctured the skin quickly. The scarificator's spring-loaded blades are retracted using the lever and the button is pressed to release, creating multiple parallel incisions.

Cupping Set

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Title

Cupping Set

Description

Cupping set presented in mahogany wooden box. Consisting of a set of 3 cupping glasses, a 12 blade scarifier, a spirit torch and a clear glass bottle.

Date

c. 1850

Identifier

2005/4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

195 mm length, 89 mm height and 100 mm width.

Materials

Wood, glass, brass.

Description

Cupping set presented in mahogany wooden box. Consisting of a set of 3 cupping glasses, a 12 blade scarifier, a spirit torch and a clear glass bottle.

Scarificator and Spirit Burner

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Title

Scarificator and Spirit Burner

Description

Scarificator, with spirit burner, in leather-covered box.

Date

c. 1800-1900s

Identifier

2004/1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Leather, metal.

Description

Scarificator, with spirit burner, in leather-covered box.

Cupping Set

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Title

Cupping Set

Description

Cupping set, in wooden case, 19th-20th century.

Date

c. 1800-1900s

Identifier

2003.11

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 21.5 cm (box)

Materials

Wood, Glass, brass, velvet.

Description

Cupping set, in wooden case, 19th-20th century.

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