Bullock & Reynolds Eclectic Inhaler, C 1880

Bullock & Reynolds Eclectic Inhaler, C 1880

Stock Number: 390726 i

€ 950,-

Dimensions

45 cm high

Circa

1880

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Medicine, Pharmacy & Chemists, Therapeutic & Functional Aids, Other Medical Antiques

Description

A very rare Bullock &Reynolds pottery inhaler known as “The Eclectic” manufactured by S. Maw Son & Thompson with associated night light base. The flexible tube (restored) and mouthpiece are still there.  Couple of tiny chips on the inner part of the inhaler and mouthpiece otherwise in good condition. C1880

The inscription gives:

BULLOCK AND REYNOLDS’ 

3 hanover St. Hanover Square London

THE ECLECTIC INHALER 
 
Manufactured by S. MAW, SON & THOMPSON 
 
10,11 & 12, Aldersgate St., London
 
Physician for the hospital for Disease of the Throat; and assistant physician to the London Hospital
 This apparatus can be used for all medicated vapours, and may be employed from all positions of the patient.  It requires no effort on inspiration, insures the thorough medication, of the vapour, and accurately maintains the temperature desired.
45 cm high
 
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Van Leest Antiques

Van Leest Antiques, based in Utrecht in the Netherlands, specialises in antique scientific and medical instruments. Their collection covers mainly scientific and medical antique instruments: barometers, globes and planataria, nautical instruments, anatomical models, and pharmacy items. Toon Van Leest travels regularly in Europe and visits trade fairs, auctions, and antique dealers to collect stock and to find pieces to fulfil his clients' unusual requests.

As well as being an avid antique collector and dealer, Toon Van Leest is also a dentist. He believes that antiques are a stable investment, not reliant on trends or fashion, and have truly lasting value. Above all, he says, antiques are timeless and never lose their beauty.