A very fine 1894 Edinburgh hallmarked silver stethoscope
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A very fine and rare sterling silver monaural stethoscope
Dimensions
7
Circa
1894
Maker
James Crichton &Co
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
A very fine and rare sterling silver monaural stethoscope. Height 7″. It is fully functional and made from solid-sterling silver, The hallmarks indicate that it was made in 1894 by James Crichton &Co., working in Edinburgh. It is not light-weight hollow-ware but solid silver– it weighs close to 5 ounces! Condition: near flawless.
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Dealer information
M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974
