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A photograph of two lens with different diameter.

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.

A photograph of a completed film tin containing 16 mm film with soundtrack, showing the birth of quadruplets, possibly in Duke Street Hospital or Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

c. 1960s

This bi-phasic stimulator was owned (and probably built) by the neurologist James Sloan Robertson. Although the exact purpose of the machine is unclear, it was most likely used during surgical treatment of patients suffering from epilepsy. An electrode would be attached to the machine, which would help the surgeon to locate a lesion for removal, and also ensure that an undamaged part of the brain was not about to be removed. The device is clearly handmade, and is most likely an early prototype or precursor to machines used in later deep brain recording techniques.

James Sloan Robertson was one of the first modern neurosurgeons in the UK. After graduating in medicine from the University of Glasgow in 1920, he worked as a surgeon at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He then trained in Canada for a year under renowned neurosurgeon, Wilder Penfield, at the Neurological Institute, Montreal.
During the Second World War, Robertson worked as a specialist in neurosurgery at the EMS Hospital in Killearn. He was one of the men behind the creation of the Institute of Neurological Sciences at Glasgow.

This scan is of a scarificator dating from the 1800s. A scarificator is an instrument used to make several incisions into the skin simultaneously in order to bleed a patient.

c. 1800s

Simple pocket microscope with five lenses and metal-mounted slide.

Accoson sphygmomanometer in walnut case.

Ackland's mouth gag, with the inscriptions 'VICAREY DAVIDSON & CO', 'STAINLESS STEEL' and 'MWO.'

A box containing adjustable perforators for punching 2 holes at once in the metal plate used for backing teeth and the pins of the tooth to be backed. Complete with instruction leaflet.

Schimmelbusch inhaler, for an adult.

Alexander's mastoid gouge, stainless steel.

Alexander's mastoid gouge, stainless steel.

Glass amalgam pestle used in the preparation of fillings.

Glass amalgam pestle used in the preparation of fillings.

Glass amalgam pestle used in the preparation of fillings.

AMBU Resuscitator. Consists of inflatable face mask, one-way plastic and metal valve, and large red rubber self-filling bag. Also known as a BVM or "Bag valve mask".

"Reuben" refers to Henning Reuben, the Danish anaesthetist who developed the device with his German partner in 1953. Marketed from 1956 onwards.

AMBU Suction Pump --- "Minipump". Foot operated bellows and suction receiver contained in a metal base and frame. Complete with instruction leaflet. The frame consists of a heavy green-painted baseplate and chrome plated carrying handle/support. Bellows constructed from black corrugated rubber and internal stainless steel spring. Receiver body made of clear hard plastic. Receiver superstructure constructed of black rubber.

Amputation saw from amputation set, dating from 1860s.

Pictured here is an amputation saw with a detachable handle dating from the 1900s.

This amputation set was made by S. 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 photograph of a facemask made of malleable rubber, with an inflatable pad. The size of this one is small, for paediatric use.

Anaesthetic apparatus with a regulating stopper containing a graduated, 4 ounce, oval glass bottle.

Stainless steel aneurism needle from a set of surgical instruments belonging to H.R. Lillie.

Anoscopic tube and obturator, part of procto-sigmoidoscope from Cameron's Electrodiagnostoset.

Pictured here is a set of brass apothecary scales used to measure ingredients for medicines.

A series of photographs of an Archibald Goodall Prize medal.

Archimedes drill for dentistry

Wooden box containing metal pump, regulating valve, aneroid manometer and filter., all components of Maxwell's Artificial Pneumothorax Apparatus.

An Artificial Pneumothorax would have been used as a method of treating Tuberculosis. This condition is caused by the bacterium Myobacterium Tuberculosis, targetting the lungs of the body.

Before a TB vaccination was in place, "Collapse Therapy" was used to treat patients with the condition. This therapy aimed to induce a pneumothorax, (collapsed lung), in order to give the lungs some rest. The artificial pneumothorax instrument enabled the physician to pump air into the serous lining of the lungs, increasing the pressure, and resulting in a compression of the lungs.

This technique was phased out after the development of the antibiotic streptomycin.

Plain trochar for abdominal ascites.

Aseptic hypodermic syringe with hypodermic needles, in a black leather-covered case. On the inside of the case the manufacturer's details are printed, reading 'ARCHD. YOUNG & SON; 57 to 61, FORREST ROAD EDINBURGH.'

Plastic case containing an 'Aspiject' syringe used for infiltration and block analgesia.

An atomiser, used as a nasal spray for vaporising oily fluids.

Metal aural hook from the surgical instruments belonging to Dr Samuel Davidson.

Aural Syringe manufactured by McMillan of Glasgow, in small cardboard box.

Set of 3 specula for use with an auriscope.

Automatic Engine Amalgam Mixer

Single ended chrome and ebony hand mallet used for gold foil restoration work.

Mallet with straight, right angle and obtuse angle attachments. Includes 6 small points and 2 spanners, used for gold plugging.

Automatic trichloroethylene analgesia apparatus, in metal case, c 1949.

This apparatus is held within a metal container and has detachable tubing for a facemask. It was manufactured by Teddington MIE Ltd.

Similar to one illustrated in Chas. F. Thackray Ltd., A catalogue of surgical instruments and surgical sundries, 1955, p286.

Group of Ayre's spatulas for cervical smear test.

Bacon's aural syringe, used for the removal of ear wax.

A series of photographs of first aid items like bandages, dressings, safety pins and a face mask .

Clockwork mechanism used to measure and record changes in atmospheric pressure. Contained in a glazed mahogany case with graph drawer at base. Complete with plaque inscribed 'In memory of James Paton Boyd MB FFPSG.'

Beale self-illuminating ophthalmoscope, in wooden case, c 1860s-c 1880s.

This self-illuminating ophthalmoscope dates from the late 19th century and was invented by Lionel Beale, a British physician working in London. The ophthalmoscope was illuminated by a flame, kept alight by a spirit burner contained within the stand of the instrument.

A photograph of a stainless steel bedpan used by patients

Beer's cataract knife, metal, c 1906-c 1930s.

The design of this cataract knife was invented by Austrian ophthalmologist, Georg Joseph Beer, who pioneered a new method of cataract surgery during the late 1700s. This knife would have been used to remove some of the affected lens.

Bier's suction apparatus for furuncle. Made of pressed and blown glass.

Bladder syringe in wooden case.

White metal blowpipe held within cased post-mortem kit.

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).

Bobbin Flowmeter, most likely part of an anaesthesia apparatus.

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.

Pair of metal bone forceps.

Bone forceps, stainless steel.

Simple bone hook from surgical instruments belonging to Dr Samuel Davidson.

Bone scoop. Owned by A.K. Bowman.

Bonney's dissecting forceps, with the inscription 'stainless.'

Bosworth's Snare, components of which are held in leather case. Snares are used in surgery to remove tissue growths, such as tumours or lymphoid tissue.

Boxwood mallet from 1950s.

Bozeman-Fritsch catheter used for the relief of ureterovaginal fistulas, a condition which causes a passageway to develop between the ureter, a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder, and the vagina. These catheters are typically curved, with several openings at the tip.

This instrument is named after Nathan Bozeman (1825-1905) and Heinrich Fritsch (1844-1915).

Uterine flushing tube, Bozemann's pattern. Nickel plated.

For the treatment of skin blemishes; apparatus comprises an expansion chamber with ebonite mould attached, a rammer and a bulb holder.

Syringe with stop cock and 3 needles (largest needle is sharpened). Needles and stop cock fit by means of a friction sleeve. Used for injections.

Braun's hook with metal handle. Used in Queen Mother's Hospital, Glasgow.

Pictured here is another instrument of obstetrics known as the Braun's Hook. Named after the Austrian obstetrician, this hook would have been used to decapitate the foetus' head and remove said foetus from the womb.

Single "4 inch" scalpel forged from solid nickel steel.

A photograph of a glass, discoid apparatus, designed to be fitted with a rubber teat.

Brewer's vaginal speculum for use in a cervical smear test.

Used in emergency resuscitation. Patented in 1959.

Pictured here is a Brown-Buerger cystoscope in a wooden box. It was used to perform cystoscopy, a procedure used to diagnose, monitor and treat conditions affecting the bladder and urethra. The cystoscope is inserted into the urethra and passed into the bladder.

On the lid of the box, there is a small plaque with the embossment ‘Mr. Illingworth.’ in red lettering. Sir Charles Frederick William Illingworth (1899-1990) was Regius Professor of Surgery at the University of Glasgow from 1939. He held this position until he became Emeritus Professor in 1964.

Illingworth was given the title CBE in 1946 and was knighted in 1961. He served as Honorary Surgeon to the Queen in Scotland from 1961-1965 and was made Extra Surgeon to Her Majesty in 1965. He was president of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1962-1964.

Brown-Buerger cystoscope in wooden case.

Cased, with three metal speculae. Internal mirror to provide enough ambient light for illumination of canal and tympanum.

Case covered in black faux shagreen, with internal blue velvet lining. Lid internally padded, and base fitted with internal recesses for the auriscope and speculae.

Auriscope and speculae are nickel plated.

An auroscope is a medical device that visualizes the ear canal and tympanic membrane. Light is funnelled into the instrument and the image of the ear is reflected from an internal mirror towards the eye piece.

Pictured here is an auroscope, a medical device used for visual examination of the eardrum and the passage of the outer ear.

Cream bakelite stand, designed to hold 120 straight and contra angle hand piece burs.

Burden Cooper's tobacco test

A cardiograph is a medical device that measures the activity of the human heart, e.g. the heart rate. This portable cardiograph was manufactured by the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company Ltd., and is held within a leather suitcase. Electrodes would have been placed on the chest wall at the level of the heart, as well as the standard pulse locations, which would measure the heart rate of the patient.

This particular device was formerly owned by Dr. R.G. Lendrum.

5-in-1 ophthalmoscope, model number 270; part of Cameron's Electro-Diagnostoset.

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.

Cameron's electro-urethroscope, model number 417, with the skenoscope, model number 404. Part of Cameron's electro-diagnostoset.

Cameron's surgilite, part of Cameron's Electro-diagnostoset.

Cameron's surgilite, right angle lamp. Part of Cameron's electro-diagnostoset.

Metal cannula from an amputation set.

Capsulotomy knife, metal, c 1906-c 1920s.

A capsulotomy is an ophthalmic procedure involving the lens of the eye. This small metal knife would have been used to make an incision into the lens.

In the 1970's Professor Philip Caves, of the Cardiothoracic Transplant Laboratory at Stanford Medical School invented the cardiac bioptome. This instrument is used to diagnose heart rejection. The procedure is performed at regular intervals after transplant surgery, at occasional times when rejection is expected and to assess the adequacy of anti-rejection therapy. The bioptome is inserted through the patient's neck into the jugular vein. Under fluoroscopy it is guided to the apex of the right ventricle. The jaws of the instrument are opened and closed, and a small sample of tissue is consequently removed. Sometimes the bioptome is inserted through the femoral vein instead. The procedure lasts for about 30 minutes and is performed under general anaesthetic. Professor Caves' invention is regarded as the 'Gold Standard' for evaluating heart rejection.

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.

Cartridge syringe in cardboard box.

Case of eye instruments, metal and wood, c 1906.

This case of ophthalmic instruments is from the Glasgow Eye Infirmary. Manufactured by J. Weiss & Son, this case once belonged to ophthalmic surgeon, Hugh Wright Thomson. Thomson was a house surgeon at the Glasgow Eye Infirmary and was a member of the Royal Army Medical Corps during the First World War.

The case is rigid, covered in black shagreen, with chrome plated edge protectors. Chrome plated single elongated hinge, and spring-loaded catch. Inner aspect of upper lid is lined with padded purple silk. Base is fitted with indentations for instruments and lined with purple suede.

Contains six laryngeal mirrors in graduated sizes, a blunt-ended curved metal probe, a metal handle fitted to take the mirrors and probe, and a head mirror 10.6cm in diameter, also elasticated headband (black with green edging) to receive the mirror.

A photograph of a small pocket-sized non-illuminated ophthalmoscope contained in its own lined case, covered with black shagreen, and radiused at both ends. It is lined with purple velvet and has three recesses in the base to accept the ophthalmoscopes, bone handle and a spare lens.

A case that is constructed of solid mahogany, with some brass decoration on the outer surface, containing 8 surgical 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.

Consists of a composite two piece, lined instrument case covered in black faux shagreen. Interior of the lid is lined in padded crimson velvet material. Base is lined with unpadded crimson/purple velvet and has inserts to receive the instruments.

Catgut ligatures and suture needle contained within a glass vial, from the surgical case of H.R. Lillie.

Metal catheter for the genito-urinary system.

Catheters in wooden case, probably early 20th Century.

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.

Box containing caustic pencil of toughened silver nitrate

19th century cautery instrument

19th century cautery instrument

19th century cautery instrument

19th century cautery instrument

Chassaignac's chain ecraseur, metal, c 1901.

Chassaignac's Ecraseur was used in the field of gynaecology for the removal of fibrous growths in the female reproductive tract. The chain would be looped around the growth and gradually tightened in order to cut off blood flow. This would deprive the growth of oxygen, causing it to fall off.

Schimmelbusch inhaler, for a child.

Chloroform Vaporiser, once part of an anaesthesia apparatus.

Cachet machine, in wooden case, c 1900s-c 1920s.

Cachets are used to mask the unpleasant taste of certain medicines. The unfavourable tastes were initially masked in foods, such as bread and jam. This mode of cachet was eventually replaced by thin leaflets made from flour and water.
Cachets made with this machine would have been composed of rice paper. The first disc was placed in one of the circular holders, then powder was then filtered in, and the second disc was sealed on top with the roller, which was moistened with water.

Self-locking forceps/clamp with serrated blades.

Clausen's Airway, with the inscriptions '3D', '3' and 'KING LONDON.'

Double-ended uterine dilator.

7 part sticks of white gutta percha for use as temporary filling material.

Clinical thermometer in metal case

Clinical thermometer, in metal case.

Clinical thermometer in metal case.

Rectal with extra strong bulb, presented in a nickel bayonet fitting case.

Clinical thermometer in metal pen-like case, from the surgical bag of Dr. H.R.Lillie.

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.

Clover's ether inhaler, Hewitt's modification.

A curved surgical knife used for hernia repair surgery.

Corbould's tongue forceps, metal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Edmund Culpeper was an English instrument maker in the late 17th century. Although having made simple microscopes before, his personal design included a compound microscope with a tripod stand. The tool was so popular that it continued to be manufactured for the next century.

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

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

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

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

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.

Set if curved artery forceps from the surgical case of H.R. Lillie.

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.

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.

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.

Packet of White & Wright No. 6 curved needles

Packet of Emesay No. 19 curved triangular needles.

Trocar, slightly rusted. Owned by A.K. Bowman.

Similar to one illustrated in Chas. F. Thackray Ltd., A catalogue of surgical instruments and surgical sundries, 1955, p288.

A series of photographs depicting a Cytoscope set.

Decapitator with metal handle. Used in Queen Mother's Hospital, Glasgow.

This steel decapitator would have been used in obstetrics during a stillbirth. The hook is placed around the neck of the foetus and twisted in for decapitation, then the foetus is gently extracted from the womb.

Dental articulator used for making models out of plaster.

Box containing an assortment of dental burs, for use with a straight hand piece.

Ivory and metal dental elevator.

Backward curved dental elevator with ebony handle.

An elevator used for loosening the tooth prior to forcep extraction. This is an example of a cross bar elevator, its handle is at a right angle to the blade for greater force. It has the inscriptions 'ASH England' and '12L.'

A carved, adjustable dental elevator, used to loosen teeth for extraction.

Handpiece set for an eletcric dental engine in velvet lined box with 6 miniature plugger points.

Right angle blades, screw adjustable with wooden handle.

Pictured here is an example of a portable dental foot drill. This drill would have been powered by a foot pump mechanism to rotate the drill bit and treat the patient's teeth.

Lower stump extraction forceps.

Lower premolar extraction forceps. Some rusting to the hinge.

Tremont No. 81 dental extraction forceps.

Upper premolar extraction forceps.

Stainless steel dental forceps for removing teeth of children.

Dental forceps used for the removal of the lower front teeth.

Dental forceps used for the removal of molars.

This pair of forceps has an inscription on the inside of the handle reading 'J.G.H.' It is likely that these forceps belonged to John Gray Houston. Houston became a Licentiate in Dental Surgery in 1945 and gained the Higher Dental Diploma and the Diploma in Dental Orthopaedics from the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1956.

He became a Fellow in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1967.

Smaller dental forceps used for removing children's teeth.

Dental forceps used for the removal of upper molars.

Dental forceps used for removing the lower teeth.

Metal dental gouge.

A dental gouge, commonly used for loosening teeth before extraction.

Syringe with attachments for sterilisation, and 1 vial of needles, a tube of needle lubrication and instructions. Presented in cardboard box.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and adjustable claw.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and a revolving bolster and claw.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and finger control.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and finger control.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and a spring-loaded, interchangeable claw.

Dental mallet for condensing gold used to fill cavities for dental restoration.

Dental mirror with a concave lens.

Dental mirror used for oral examination.

Dental mirror used for oral examination.

Adjacent claw pelican, metal facetted at neck.

Contra-angled dental plugger.

Metal dental plugger for filling cavities

Metal dental plugger with brass octagonal body for filling cavities

A dental probe primarily used to measure pocket depths around a tooth. This instrument has the inscriptions '18', 'Maillefer' and 'Stainless.'

Dental scaling set containing 5 scalers and 1 ebony handle, in leather-covered case.

Set of dental forceps in a leather-wrap case.

A lancet used for incising the gum.

Diagnostic set consists of 6 laryngeal mirrors, 1 ophthalmoscope, 3 handles, 3 laryngeal brushes, 2 stems for laryngeal brushes and 2 glass rods. The glass rods and ophthalmoscope probably do not belong to the set.

Ophthalmoscope/auriscope in leatherette covered box.

A series of photographs of a diagnostic set and parts within, made in Britain.

A series of photographs of a diagnostic set and parts within, made in Britain.

Director with aneurism needle.

A dispensing bottle and dropper, used for the administration of ether anaesthesia.

Johnson's sterile single use syringe in plastic bag. A card, also held in the plastic bag, provides information and instructions for use, reading 'STERILISED BY GAMMA RADIATION 2.5 MRADS; CERTIFIED STERILE AFTER BACTERIOLOGICAL TESTING AND GUARANTEED IF PACKAGE REMAINS UNDAMAGED; TO OPEN - CUT BAG'

Disposable vaginal speculum, plastic, in plastic bag.

Dissecting forceps, fluted with sharp teeth.

Photograph of a soft canvas bag based dissection kit. Consisting of 2 incomplete packs of surgical blades, 3 sets of tweezers, 1 probe, 2 pairs of scissors and 2 blade handles.

Dissecting set, probably for use of students. The box is most likely made of mahogany with internal fitted compartments for instruments.

Automatic mallet for dental cavity filling, used to condense the lingual surface of a resotration.

Metal bone scoop from a set of surgical instruments belonging to H.R. Lillie.

Ash No. 244 double-ended dental probe.