Nice looking Antique Stethoscope with a great colour and patina. Dating from around the 1860 period and made of a Fruitwood, probably Pear Wood looking. In the middle of the shaft you can see a slightly darker area, this is where its been held and used. So many times over the years. A nice little sign of its true age. This type of one ear stethoscope was invented in 1816 for doctors to listen to patients hearts. In fantastic condition with no splits in the wood or scratches and dents. Measures 25.5cm long x 6cm wide. A great addition to any collection.
Tags: antique, doctor, equipment, medical, monaural, stethoscope, treen, victorian, wooden
This interesting and fine monaural stethoscope which is made of a fruitwood dates from the 19th century and has a wonderful patina. The monaural (for one ear) stethoscope was invented in 1816 for doctors to listen to patients hearts and chests. Nowadays they use two ear piece stethoscopes but monaural stethoscopes are still used to listen to the heartbeat of unborn babies. A nice early medical antique that would make a very nice addition to a medical equipment collection and would be an ideal museum piece. Dimensions: Diameter: 5 cm (2). Height: 14.5 cm (5 3/4). Very good antique condition with some chips and marks. Has a crack to the side. Has a wonderful patina. All items will be packaged with care and dispatched quickly using a fully insured service. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science/Medicine\Medical Instruments”. The seller is “kraveantiques” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Korea, South, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei Darussalam, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French Guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Macau, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and Caicos Islands, Aruba, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Vietnam.
- Period: 1800 to 1900
- Material: Wood
- Type: Antique Monaural Stethoscope
- Antique: Yes
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