Antique silver plated medical Catheter. Silver was used for it's anti bacterial properties to protect against infection. The closed item measures 16.5cm (6.5") in length. The top can be removed and turned to align the spout with the draining hole beneath, the holes at the tip collect the fluid, catheters are used to drain the bladder. The two rings at the top were to fit the catheter to the belt or possibly, chatelaine, of the user.
Items such as this are becoming increasingly rare as they were made in very small numbers to the highest quality standards as price was not the primary concern, most good examples are now in museums and private collections.
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Antique silver plated Catheter. Antique medical, antique surgical.
SKU: 1485734163
£65.00Price