Description
A good cased example of Coxeter”s hypodermic syringe for “narcotic solutions.” It was introduced by the firm’s founder in 1860: see last image, which is taken from Coxeter’s trade catalog for 1870. Case has minor loss of leather covering; syringe is in very good condition Length of case: 14.5 cm or 6″ approx. For display only.
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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