THIS IS A MOST UNUSUAL AND RARE ANTIQUE (c late 1800s / early 1900s) ITEM OF FRENCH GYNECOLOGICAL / MEDICAL COLLECTIBLE – A’VERITABLE IRRIGATEUR SYSTEME’ HAND OPERATED PRESSURE SYSTEM, VAGINAL PUMP / IRIGATOR. THESE MACHINES WERE PATENTED IN 1842, BY THE INVENTOR, Dr MAURICE EGUISIER. THEY WERE STILL BEING PRODUCED UNTIL THE 1920s. THE BRONZE COATED IRON MACHINE WHICH MEASURES 23cm HIGH X 8.7cm DIAMETER. STANDS ON A PEDESTAL SHAPED BASE. AT THE TOP OF THE ROUND PROFILE BODY, IS A SCREW OFF TOP SECTION, WITH A HINGED HOPPER. NEXT TO THIS IS A COILED SPRING WITHIN A DRUM. THE SPRING PUTS PRESSURE ONTO A GNARLED GEAR WHEEL, WHICH LOCKS ONTO A RATCHETED SHAFT WHICH HAS A PERFORATED PLATE AT THE BOTTOM, WITH A RUBBER SEALING GASKET. ON THE FRONT OF THE BODY, IS A TAP AND NOZZLE FOR ATTACHING A RUBBER IRRIGATION TUBE. THE FRONT OF THE MACHINE HAS A PLATE WHICH READS:’VERITABLE IRRIGATEUR SYSTEME’ P. DE DOCTEUR EGUISIER’ THE INSIDE OF THE HINGED LID IS MARKED: INSTRUCTION (1) FERMEZ LE ROBINET (close the tap) (2) VERSES LE LIQUIDE (pour the liquid) (3) TOURNEZ LE CLEF A DROITE (turn the key to the right) (4) OUVRES LE ROBINET (open the tap).. THE MACHINE WAS DESIGNED SO THAT THE FLUIDS LEAVING THE VAGINA, WOULD BE CONTAINED WITHIN THE RUBBER TUBE, THEREBY KEEPING BOTH THE PATIENT AND THE GYNECOLOGIST DRY!!!! I HAVE READ DURING MY RESEARCH – THOUGH IT SOUNDS A BIT FAR FETCHED, AND I HAVE YET TO FIND ONE, THAT SOME OF THE MORE SOPHISTICATED DEVICES CONTAINED A MUSICAL BOX IN THE BASE, WHICH WOULD PLAY EITHER THE’THE BOCCACCIO WALTZ’ OR’THE LITTLE DUCK’ AS SOON AS THE TAP WAS OPENED – HOW CALMING THAT MUST HAVE BEEN!!! THIS RARE ITEM WOULD MAKE A NICE ADDITION TO ANY MEDICAL / GYNECOLOGICAL MEMORABILIA COLLECTION.
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Bonjour de Bourgogne ;. Antique French medical instrument, Dr. Eguisier’s gynecological Irrigator, 19th century for Cabinet of curiosities. Obstetrical gynecological irrigator invented by Dr. First patented in 1842. The device consists of a cylindrical metal reservoir of around 500 ml, in which a piston moves. At the top of the reservoir is a winding key to operate it. A tap is attached to the base of the device, to which a tube with an extended cannula can be fitted. The cylinder is stamped: “Seul véritable Irrigateur du Docteur Eguisier, T2M, Marque de Fabrique” Medal 1849, Awarded 1867. This strange medical instrument linked to feminine hygiene of a bygone era will find its place in a curiosity cabinet, a collection of antique medical equipment, or simply in a vintage setting. Approximate size: Height 22.5 cm (9). Diameter : 8.5 cm (3 3/8). Weight : 0.845 kg. All our items come from France. They are all used. Expect to find signs of normal use and wear commensurate especially for antiques.
Bonjour de Bourgogne ;. Antique French medical instrument, Dr. Eguisier’s gynecological Irrigator, 19th century for Cabinet of curiosities. Obstetrical gynecological irrigator invented by Dr. First patented in 1842. The device consists of a cylindrical metal reservoir of around 500 ml, in which a piston moves. At the top of the reservoir is a winding key to operate it. A tap is attached to the base of the device, to which a tube with an extended cannula can be fitted. The cylinder is stamped: “Irrigateur système du Docteur Eguisier, N°2 – Marque de Fabrique”, surrounded by 2 caducei. This strange medical instrument linked to feminine hygiene of a bygone era will find its place in a curiosity cabinet, a collection of antique medical equipment, or simply in a vintage setting. Approximate size: Height 22.5 cm (9). Diameter : 8.5 cm (3 3/8). Weight : 1.050 kg. All our items come from France. They are all used. Expect to find signs of normal use and wear commensurate especially for antiques.
Bonjour de Bourgogne ;. Antique French medical instrument, Dr. Eguisier’s gynecological Irrigator, Large model, 19th century for Cabinet of curiosities. Obstetrical gynecological irrigator invented by Dr. First patented in 1842. The device consists of a cylindrical metal reservoir of around 1 liter, in which a piston moves. At the top of the reservoir is a winding key to operate it. A tap is attached to the base of the device, to which a tube with an extended cannula can be fitted. The cylinder is stamped: “Véritable Irrigateur système du Docteur Eguisier, N°LF 3, Nouveau brevet de perfectionnement S. G. D. G”, surrounded by 2 circles “Médaille d’argent 1er prix”. This strange medical instrument linked to feminine hygiene of a bygone era will find its place in a curiosity cabinet, a collection of antique medical equipment, or simply in a vintage setting. Approximate size: Height 26 cm (10 1/4). Diameter : 10.5 cm (4 1/8). Weight : 1.520 kg. All our items come from France. They are all used. Expect to find signs of normal use and wear commensurate especially for antiques.
A 40+ item lot of vintage miscellaneous surgical and gynecological medical tools for the medical history buffs, collectors, and artists. Many of the items are on their original boxes.
Vintage Medical Gynecological Lot Surgical Tools Instruments Doctor Office. Large assortment of Gynecological tools. Speculum, forceps, tweezers and much more. Assorted brands – mostly German or Eu made – Weck, Codman, Misdom-Frank. Condition of items is generally good but some items may need some oxidation cleaned off due to age. Please see if this meets you needs by checking the pictures. Not experts on the matter, but feel free to reach out.
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